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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
[Docket ID FSA–2023–0019]
Information Collection Request;
Certified State Mediation Program
Farm Service Agency, USDA.
Notice; request for comment.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act, the Farm
Service Agency (FSA) is requesting
comments from all interested
individuals and organizations on a
revision of a currently approved
information collection that supports the
Certified State Mediation Program. The
information collection is necessary to
ensure that the grant program is
administered properly. The collection of
information is used to determine
whether participants meet the eligibility
requirements to be a recipient of grant
funds. Lack of adequate information to
make the determination could result in
the improper administration of Federal
grant funds.
DATES: We will consider comments we
receive by November 24, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by the following method: Federal
eRulemaking Portal; Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and search for
Docket ID FSA–2023–0019. You may
also send comments to the Desk Officer
for Agriculture, Office of the
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget,
Washington, DC 20503. Comments will
be available for public inspection online
at https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tracy Jones, by telephone: 202–720–
6771; or by email: tracy.jones@usda.gov.
Individuals who require alternative
means of communication should contact
the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720–
2600 (voice and text telephone (TTY)) or
dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay
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Service (both voice and text telephone
users can initiate this call from any
telephone).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Certified State Mediation
Program (7 CFR 785).
OMB Control Number: 0560–0165.
Expiration Date of Approval: January
31, 2024.
Type of Request: Revision.
Abstract: FSA administers the
Certified State Mediation Program
(Program) according to Subtitles A of
the Title V of the Agricultural Credit Act
of 1987 (7 U.S.C. 5101–5106). To
effectively administer the Program, FSA
requires an application for
recertification, which includes
submission of a letter from the State, a
letter from the grantee, SF–424, SF–
424A, SF–424B, and SF–425. Approved
grantees provide a mid-year report as
well as an annual report that includes
information on mediation services
provided during the preceding Federal
fiscal year, assessment of the
performance and effectiveness of the
State’s Program, and any other matters
related to the Program as the State elects
to include. In addition, approved
grantees complete SF–270 to request
either advance funding or
reimbursement of expenses already
paid. The information requested is
necessary for FSA to determine the
grantee’s eligibility and administer the
Program effectively.
The total annual burden of 2,898
hours and the respondents of 42 did not
change since the last OMB submission.
However, the increased responses of 126
was omitted by error in the calculation
previously for the estimated number of
unduplicated responses to average, four
responses per respondent. Those
respondents would provide one midyear report, one annual report, one
request for Recertification, and
submitting a Request for Advance or
Reimbursement (SF–270), at least one
time per fiscal year.
For the following estimated total
annual burden on respondents, the
formula used to calculate the total
burden hours is the estimated average
time per response multiplied by the
estimated total annual responses.
Estimate of Average Time to Respond:
Public reporting burden for collecting
information under this notice is
estimated to average 5.75 hour per
response, including the time for
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reviewing instructions, searching
existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and
completing and reviewing the
collections of information.
Type of Respondents: State.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
42.
Estimated Average Number of
Responses per Respondent: 12.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
504.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 2,898 hours.
The purpose of this notice is to
request comments from the public (as
well as affected agencies) concerning
the information collection request. The
comments will help us:
(1) Evaluate 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) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of burden of the
collection of information including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Evaluate the quality, utility and
clarity of the information technology;
and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
information collection on those who
respond through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology.
All comments received in response to
this notice, including names and
addresses where provided, will be made
a matter of public record. Comments
will be summarized and included in the
submission for Office of Management
and Budget approval.
USDA Non-Discrimination Policy
In accordance with Federal civil
rights law and U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights
regulations and policies, USDA, its
Agencies, offices, and employees, and
institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are
prohibited from discriminating based on
race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
gender identity (including gender
expression), sexual orientation,
disability, age, marital status, family or
parental status, income derived from a
public assistance program, political
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beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior
civil rights activity, in any program or
activity conducted or funded by USDA
(not all bases apply to all programs).
Remedies and complaint filing
deadlines vary by program or incident.
Individuals who require alternative
means of communication for program
information (for example, braille, large
print, audiotape, American Sign
Language, etc.) should contact the
responsible Agency or the USDA
TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600
(voice and text telephone (TTY)) or dial
711 for Telecommunications Relay
Service (both voice and text telephone
users can initiate this call from any
telephone). Additionally, program
information may be made available in
languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination
complaint, complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, AD–
3027, found online at https://
ww.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-aprogram-discrimination-complaint and
at any USDA office or write a letter
addressed to USDA and provide in the
letter all the information requested in
the form. To request a copy of the
complaint form, call (866) 632–9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to
USDA by: (1) mail to: U.S. Department
of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20250–9410; (2) fax: (202) 690–7442;
or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity
provider, employer, and lender.
Zach Ducheneaux,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Commodity Credit Corporation
Notice of Request for Extension of a
Currently Approved Information
Collection
Commodity Credit Corporation,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
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AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Commodity Credit
Corporation’s (CCC) intention to request
an extension of a currently approved
information collection in support of the
CCC Export Credit Guarantee (GSM–
102) Program based on current program
levels and participants.
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Comments on this notice must be
received by November 24, 2023 to be
assured consideration.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal:
https://www/regulations.gov. This portal
enables respondents to enter short
comments or attach a file containing
lengthier comments.
• Email: Juan.McCoy@usda.gov.
Include OMB Control Number 0551–
0004 in the subject line of the message.
• Mail, Courier, or Hand Delivery:
Juan McCoy, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural
Service, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW, Room 5768, Washington, DC 20250.
Instructions: All submissions must be
identified by the OMB Control Number
0551–0004 and include the name of the
agency, the Foreign Agricultural
Service.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Amy Slusher, 202 720–0775,
Amy.Slusher@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: CCC Export Credit Guarantee
(GSM–102) Program.
OMB Number: 0551–0004.
Expiration Date of Approval: May 31,
2024.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The primary objective of the
GSM–102 program is to expand U.S.
agricultural exports by making available
export credit guarantees to encourage
U.S. private sector financing of foreign
purchases of U.S. agricultural
commodities on credit terms. The CCC
currently has programs operating in at
least 144 countries and regions with 95
exporters eligible to participate. Under 7
CFR part 1493, exporters, foreign
financial institutions, and U.S. financial
institutions are required to submit
information including the following, as
applicable: (1) information about the
exporter, foreign financial institutions,
and U.S. financial institutions for
program participation; (2) applications
for payment guarantees; (3) notices of
assignment; (4) repurchase agreements;
(5) information regarding the actual
export of the commodity (evidence of
export report); (6) notice of default and
claims for loss; and (7) appeals. In
addition, each exporter and exporter’s
assignee (U.S. financial institution)
must maintain records on all
information submitted to CCC and in
connection with sales made under the
GSM–102 program. The information
collected is used by CCC to manage,
plan, evaluate, and account for
government resources. The reports and
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records are required to ensure the
proper and judicious use of public
funds.
Estimate of Burden: The public
reporting burden for these collections is
estimated to average 0.278 hours per
response.
Type of Respondents: U.S. exporters,
U.S. financial institutions, and foreign
financial institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 47
per annum.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 86.5 per annum.
Estimated Total Annual Burden of
Respondents: 1,130 hours.
Copies of this information collection
may be obtained from Dacia Rogers, the
Agency Information Collection
Coordinator, at Dacia.Rogers@usda.gov.
Requests for Comments: Send
comments regarding (a) whether the
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of the burden of the collection of
information including validity of the
methodology and assumption used; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
through the use of automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques, or
other forms of information technology.
All comments received in response to
this notice, including names and
addresses when provided, will be a
matter of public record. Comments will
be available without change, including
any personal information provided, for
inspection online at https://
www.regulations.gov and at the mail
address listed above between 8 a.m. and
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except holidays.
Comments will be summarized and
included in the submission for OMB
approval.
Persons with disabilities who require
an alternative means for communication
of information (Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc.) should contact
RARequest@usda.gov.
Daniel Whitley,
Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
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delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents
appearing in this section.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
[Docket ID FSA-2023-0019]
Information Collection Request; Certified State Mediation Program
AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Farm
Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested
individuals and organizations on a revision of a currently approved
information collection that supports the Certified State Mediation
Program. The information collection is necessary to ensure that the
grant program is administered properly. The collection of information
is used to determine whether participants meet the eligibility
requirements to be a recipient of grant funds. Lack of adequate
information to make the determination could result in the improper
administration of Federal grant funds.
DATES: We will consider comments we receive by November 24, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by the following method: Federal
eRulemaking Portal; Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for
Docket ID FSA-2023-0019. You may also send comments to the Desk Officer
for Agriculture, Office of the Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Comments will be
available for public inspection online at https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracy Jones, by telephone: 202-720-
6771; or by email: [email protected]. Individuals who require
alternative means of communication should contact the USDA TARGET
Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and text telephone (TTY)) or dial 711
for Telecommunications Relay Service (both voice and text telephone
users can initiate this call from any telephone).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Certified State Mediation Program (7 CFR 785).
OMB Control Number: 0560-0165.
Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2024.
Type of Request: Revision.
Abstract: FSA administers the Certified State Mediation Program
(Program) according to Subtitles A of the Title V of the Agricultural
Credit Act of 1987 (7 U.S.C. 5101-5106). To effectively administer the
Program, FSA requires an application for recertification, which
includes submission of a letter from the State, a letter from the
grantee, SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, and SF-425. Approved grantees
provide a mid-year report as well as an annual report that includes
information on mediation services provided during the preceding Federal
fiscal year, assessment of the performance and effectiveness of the
State's Program, and any other matters related to the Program as the
State elects to include. In addition, approved grantees complete SF-270
to request either advance funding or reimbursement of expenses already
paid. The information requested is necessary for FSA to determine the
grantee's eligibility and administer the Program effectively.
The total annual burden of 2,898 hours and the respondents of 42
did not change since the last OMB submission. However, the increased
responses of 126 was omitted by error in the calculation previously for
the estimated number of unduplicated responses to average, four
responses per respondent. Those respondents would provide one mid-year
report, one annual report, one request for Recertification, and
submitting a Request for Advance or Reimbursement (SF-270), at least
one time per fiscal year.
For the following estimated total annual burden on respondents, the
formula used to calculate the total burden hours is the estimated
average time per response multiplied by the estimated total annual
responses.
Estimate of Average Time to Respond: Public reporting burden for
collecting information under this notice is estimated to average 5.75
hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data
needed, and completing and reviewing the collections of information.
Type of Respondents: State.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 42.
Estimated Average Number of Responses per Respondent: 12.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 504.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,898 hours.
The purpose of this notice is to request comments from the public
(as well as affected agencies) concerning the information collection
request. The comments will help us:
(1) Evaluate 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) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden of the
collection of information including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Evaluate the quality, utility and clarity of the information
technology; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the information collection on those who
respond through the use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology.
All comments received in response to this notice, including names
and addresses where provided, will be made a matter of public record.
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office
of Management and Budget approval.
USDA Non-Discrimination Policy
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, USDA, its
Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including
gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital
status, family or parental status, income derived from a public
assistance program, political
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beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in
any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases
apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by
program or incident.
Individuals who require alternative means of communication for
program information (for example, braille, large print, audiotape,
American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or
the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and text telephone
(TTY)) or dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service (both voice and
text telephone users can initiate this call from any telephone).
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages
other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at https://ww.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complaint and
at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in
the letter all the information requested in the form. To request a copy
of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form
or letter to USDA by: (1) mail to: U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3)
email: [email protected].
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Zach Ducheneaux,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. 2023-20667 Filed 9-22-23; 8:45 am]
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