Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 23754-23755 [2019-10813]

Download as PDF 23754 Notices Federal Register Vol. 84, No. 100 Thursday, May 23, 2019 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Submission for Review U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments. AGENCY: This agency information collection previously published at 84 FR 9476. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Analysis Agency: USAID. Title: Certification of Identity. OMB Number: OMB 0412–0589. Form Number: AID Form 507–1. Affected Public: Individuals. Number of Respondents: 600. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50. Note: The 60 Day Notice references incorrect information in III. Data for the Title, OMB Number, Expiration Date, and Type of Request section. Coy A. Lindsay, Records and Information Management Specialist, Bureau for Management Office of Management Services, Information and Records Division. [FR Doc. 2019–10776 Filed 5–22–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) offers the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on an existing information collection request (ICR) Document 2019–04772, Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) Partner Pool Application. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act, USAID is soliciting comments for this collection. The information collection was published in the Federal Register on March 15, 2019, allowing for a 60day public comment period. No comments were received regarding the Federal Register Notice. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until June 24, 2019. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to: Desk Officer for USAID, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or email address: OIRA Submission@OMB.eop.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara Hill, Acting Division Chief, HESN 2.0 Awards Management Division (USAID/ Global Development Lab), thill@ usaid.gov or 202–712–0589. khammond on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 May 22, 2019 Jkt 247001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Document No. AMS–SC–19–0044] Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intention to request for an extension and revision of a currently approved information collection for Specialty Crops Market News Division. DATES: Comments must be received by July 22, 2019. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov or to Specialty Crops Market News Division, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1529 South, Stop 0238, Washington, DC 20250–0238. Comments should make reference to the dates and page number of this issue of the Federal Register and will be made available for public inspection in the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 above office during regular business hours or at https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry C. Long, Director; Specialty Crops Market News Division, (202) 720–2175, Fax: (202) 720–0011. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Specialty Crops Market News Division. OMB Number: 0581–0006. Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2019. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Collection and dissemination of information for specialty crops production and to facilitate trading by providing a price base used by producers, wholesalers, and retailers to market product. The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627), section 203(g) directs and authorizes the collection and dissemination of marketing information including adequate outlook information, on a market area basis, for the purpose of anticipating and meeting consumer requirements, aiding in the maintenance of farm income and to bring about a balance between production and utilization. The specialty crops industry provides information on a voluntary basis that is gathered through confidential telephone and face-to-face interviews by market reporters. Reporters request supply, demand, and price information of over 330 fresh fruit, vegetable, nut, ornamental, and other specialty crops, such as honey. The information is collected, compiled, and disseminated by Specialty Crops Market News Division in its critical role as an impartial third party. It is collected and reported in a manner which protects the confidentiality of the respondent and their operations. The Specialty Crops Market News Division reports are used by academia and various government agencies for regulatory and other purposes, but are primarily used by the specialty crops trade, which includes packers, processors, brokers, retailers, producers, and associated industries. Members of the specialty crops industry regularly make it clear that they need and expect the Department of Agriculture to issue price and supply market reports for commodities of regional, national and E:\FR\FM\23MYN1.SGM 23MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 100 / Thursday, May 23, 2019 / Notices international significance in order to assist in making immediate production and marketing decisions and as a guide to the amount of product in the supply channel. In addition, the Agricultural Marketing Service buys hundreds of millions of dollars of specialty crops products each year for domestic feeding programs, and Specialty Crops Market News Division data is a critical component of the decision making process. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .101 hours per response. Respondents: Specialty crops industry, or other for-profit businesses, individuals or households, farms. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,776. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 202. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 56,636 hours. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Dated: May 20, 2019. Bruce Summers, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2019–10813 Filed 5–22–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P khammond on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. AMS–FTPP–19–0043] Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 May 22, 2019 Jkt 247001 Notice and request for comments. ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of a currently approved information collection for the Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under Regulations Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930, as amended. DATES: Comments received by July 22, 2019 will be considered. Additional Information or Comments: You may submit written or electronic comments to: Natalie Worku, PACA Recordkeeping and Reporting Comments, AMS, Fair Trade Practices Program, PACA Division, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1510– S, Stop 0242, Washington DC 20250– 0242; fax: 202–690–4413; or internet: https://www.regulations.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under Regulations (Other than Rules of Practice) Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930. OMB Number: 0581–0031. Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2019. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The PACA was enacted by Congress in 1930 to establish a code of fair trading practices covering the marketing of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables in interstate or foreign commerce. It protects growers, shippers, and distributors dealing in those commodities by prohibiting unfair and fraudulent trade practices. The law provides a forum for resolving contract disputes, and a mechanism for the collection of damages from anyone who fails to meet contractual obligations. In addition, the PACA provides for prompt payment to fruit and vegetable sellers and for revocation of licenses and sanctions against firms or principals found to have violated the law’s standards for fair business practices. The PACA also imposes a statutory trust that attaches to perishable agricultural commodities received by regulated entities, products derived from the commodities, and any receivables or proceeds from the sale of the commodities. The trust exists for the benefit of produce suppliers, sellers, or agents that have not been paid, and continues until they have been paid in full. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23755 The PACA is enforced through a licensing system. All commission merchants, dealers, and brokers engaged in business subject to the PACA must be licensed. Retailers and grocery wholesalers must renew their licenses every three years. All other licensees renew yearly. Those who engage in practices prohibited by the PACA may have their licenses suspended or revoked. The information collected pursuant to OMB Number 0581–0031 is used to administer licensing provisions under the PACA, to adjudicate contract disputes, and to enforce the PACA and the regulations. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public concerning our information collection. We estimate the paperwork and time burden of the above referenced information collection to be as follows: Form FTPP–211, Application for License: average of .25 hours per application per response. Form FTPP–231–1 (or 231–1A, or 231– 2, or 231–2A), Application for Renewal or Reinstatement of License: Average of .05 hours per application per response. Regulations Section 46.13—Letters to Notify USDA of Changes in Business Operations: Average of .05 hours per notice per response. Regulations Section 46.4—Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement: Average of .083 hours with approximately 2,968 annual responses. Regulations Section 46.18—Record of Produce Received: Average of 5 hours with approximately 6,725 recordkeepers. Regulations Section 46.20—Records Reflecting Lot Numbers: Average of 8.25 hours with approximately 683 recordkeepers. Regulations Section 46.46(c)(2)— Waiver of Rights to Trust Protection: Average of .25 hours per notice with approximately 100 principals. Regulations Sections 46.2(aa)(11) and 46.46(e)(1)—Copy of Written Agreement Reflecting Times for Payment: Average of 20 hours with approximately 2,343 recordkeepers. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3 hours per response annually. Respondents: Commission merchants, dealers, and brokers engaged in the business of buying, selling, or negotiating the purchase or sale of commercial quantities of fresh and/or frozen fruits and vegetables in interstate or foreign commerce are required to be licensed under the PACA (7 U.S.C. 499(c)(a)). E:\FR\FM\23MYN1.SGM 23MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 100 (Thursday, May 23, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23754-23755]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-10813]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Document No. AMS-SC-19-0044]


Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention 
to request for an extension and revision of a currently approved 
information collection for Specialty Crops Market News Division.

DATES: Comments must be received by July 22, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
the internet at https://www.regulations.gov or to Specialty Crops Market 
News Division, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1529 South, 
Stop 0238, Washington, DC 20250-0238. Comments should make reference to 
the dates and page number of this issue of the Federal Register and 
will be made available for public inspection in the above office during 
regular business hours or at https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry C. Long, Director; Specialty 
Crops Market News Division, (202) 720-2175, Fax: (202) 720-0011.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Specialty Crops Market News Division.
    OMB Number: 0581-0006.
    Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2019.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: Collection and dissemination of information for specialty 
crops production and to facilitate trading by providing a price base 
used by producers, wholesalers, and retailers to market product.
    The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627), 
section 203(g) directs and authorizes the collection and dissemination 
of marketing information including adequate outlook information, on a 
market area basis, for the purpose of anticipating and meeting consumer 
requirements, aiding in the maintenance of farm income and to bring 
about a balance between production and utilization.
    The specialty crops industry provides information on a voluntary 
basis that is gathered through confidential telephone and face-to-face 
interviews by market reporters. Reporters request supply, demand, and 
price information of over 330 fresh fruit, vegetable, nut, ornamental, 
and other specialty crops, such as honey. The information is collected, 
compiled, and disseminated by Specialty Crops Market News Division in 
its critical role as an impartial third party. It is collected and 
reported in a manner which protects the confidentiality of the 
respondent and their operations.
    The Specialty Crops Market News Division reports are used by 
academia and various government agencies for regulatory and other 
purposes, but are primarily used by the specialty crops trade, which 
includes packers, processors, brokers, retailers, producers, and 
associated industries. Members of the specialty crops industry 
regularly make it clear that they need and expect the Department of 
Agriculture to issue price and supply market reports for commodities of 
regional, national and

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international significance in order to assist in making immediate 
production and marketing decisions and as a guide to the amount of 
product in the supply channel. In addition, the Agricultural Marketing 
Service buys hundreds of millions of dollars of specialty crops 
products each year for domestic feeding programs, and Specialty Crops 
Market News Division data is a critical component of the decision 
making process.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average .101 hours per response.
    Respondents: Specialty crops industry, or other for-profit 
businesses, individuals or households, farms.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,776.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 202.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 56,636 hours.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who 
are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record.

    Dated: May 20, 2019.
Bruce Summers,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-10813 Filed 5-22-19; 8:45 am]
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