[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 219 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 60819]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29800]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
November 7, 1997.
The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments
regarding (a) whether the collection of 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 burden including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 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 should be addressed to: Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20503 and to
Department Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC
20250-7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best
assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this
notification. Copies of the submission(s) May be obtained by calling
(202) 720-6746.
An agency May not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Regulations for the Donation of Foods for use in the United
States, its Territories and Possessions and Areas Under its
Jurisdiction (7 CFR Part 250).
OMB Control Number: 0581-New.
Summary of Collection: The State Option Contract is completed by
cooperating State agencies. The States report contractual information
to assure the correct billing between the Agency and the State agency.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to assure
compliance with and administration of the SOC program.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government
Number of Respondents: 20.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 40.
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Title: Processing Procedures and Quality Control Systems.
OMB Control Number: 0583-0089.
Summary of Collection: The information collection addresses
processing procedures for meat and poultry products and quality control
systems.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is necessary to
ensure that meat and poultry products are wholesome, unadulterated, and
properly labeled and packaged.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 6,186.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion;
Daily.
Total Burden Hours: 743,906.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Importation of Tomatoes from France, Morocco and Western
Sahara, Chile, and Spain.
OMB Control Number: 0579-New.
Summary of Collection: Each shipment of tomatoes must be
accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate stating that the tomatoes
were grown in registered greenhouses.
Need and Use of the Information: The information will provide
importers and consumers in the U.S. with additional sources of tomatoes
while continuing to provide protection against the introduction and
dissemination of injurious plant pests.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
Individuals or households; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 6.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 220.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Export certification: Accreditation of non-Government
Facilities.
OMB Control Number: 0579-New.
Summary of Collection: Non-government facilities wishing to become
accredited laboratories must submit an application and provide
information on equipment a quality manual, and personnel employed.
Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to
provide additional qualified personnel and laboratory facilities to
conduct export certification activities.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 15.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 300.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-29800 Filed 11-12-97; 8:45 am]
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