[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 231 (Friday, November 29, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60676-60677]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-30413]
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Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 231 / Friday, November 29, 1996 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
November 22, 1996.
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, D.C. 20503 and to
Department Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington,
D.C. 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) 720-6204 or (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: U.S. Standards for Grades of Fresh and Processed Fruits and
Vegetables
OMB Control Number: 0581-0166
Summary: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, gives the
Secretary of Agriculture the authority to develop and improve standards
of quality, condition, quantity, grade and packaging, and recommend and
demonstrate such standards in order to encourage uniformity and
consistency in commercial practices.
Need and Use of the Information: In order to carry out the
standards program, market surveys are needed to gather the necessary
information to create or revise grade standards that are consistent
with current cultural and marketing practices.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; Federal
Government; State, Local or Tribal Government
Number of Respondents: 930
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion
Total Burden Hours: 930
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
Title: Assurance of Compliance with the Department of Agriculture
Regulations Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended)
OMB Control Number: 0524-0026
Summary: The information pertains to organizational management and
financial matter of the potential grantee, as well as a certification
that complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
Need and Use of the Information: The collection of this information
enables the Department to determine that applicants recommended for
awards are responsible recipients of federal funds.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions;
Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; State, Local
or Tribal Government
Number of Respondents: 155
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One-time Only
Total Burden Hours: 1,318
Farm Service Agency
Title: Regulations for Cooperative Marketing Associations, 7 CFR
Part 1425
OMB Control Number: 0560-0040
Summary: The Secretary of Agriculture and Commodity Credit
Corporation have authority to make Price Support available to
cooperatives on behalf of their members through both commodity statutes
and the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. Cooperative
eligibility requirements form the basis for information collections.
Need and Use of the Information: Information necessary to identify
problem areas and policy revision is needed to maintain the integrity
of price support programs. More specifically, the consequence of not
obtaining information could lead to an ineffective price support
program extended through to a Cooperative Marketing Association's
members.
Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households;
Business or other for-profit
Number of Respondents: 43
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion;
Annually; as requested
Total Burden Hours: 26,458
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Fruit and Vegetable Market News Reports
OMB Control Number: 0581-0006
Summary: Market News Reports are authorized by Law to collect and
disseminate marketing information on a area basis. Data is used by the
fruit and vegetable trade as guides in making marketing decisions.
Need and Use of the Information: Market News Reports encourage
efficient Marketing and orderly distribution of the nation's food and
assures consumers of a steady supply of food at competitive prices.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms
Number of Respondents: 18,633
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Weekly; Monthly; Daily
Total Burden Hours: 122,588
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Livestock and Meat Market News
OMB Control Number: 0581-0154
Summary: The information solicited from respondents includes price
supply,
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and movement of livestock, meat carcasses, meat cuts, and meat
byproducts.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to make
market outlook projections, market conditions and in determining
available supplies.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government;
Individuals or household; Business or other for-profit; Farms
Number of Respondents: 450
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Daily
Total Burden Hours: 7,020
Food and Consumer Service
Title: Adolescent WIC Participants Study
OMB Control Number: 0584-(New)
Summary: This is a study to conduct a needs assessment of
adolescent WIC participants. The study will collect information about
needs pertaining to nutritional knowledge and behavior access,
knowledge of other health care services, program participation, and
timing of enrollment. More specifically, this study will determine if
the WIC program addresses the needs specific to pregnant adolescents
and adolescent mothers in order to help them overcome barriers to good
health and reduce risks associated with pregnancy for teens.
Need and Use of the Information: This study will determine the
needs of adolescent participants enrolled in WIC and whether WIC
adequately serves those needs.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or household; Not for-
profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government
Number of Respondents: 4,500
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One-time Only
Total Burden Hours: 4,550
Food and Consumer Service
Title: Report of School Program Operations
OMB Control Number: 0584-0002
Summary: This report collects participation data from state
education agencies for four child nutrition programs administered by
the Food and Consumer Service.
Need and Use of the Information: The data is used to monitor the
proper use of Food and Consumer Service program funds.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government
Number of Respondents: 62
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Monthly
Total Burden Hours: 110,112
Food and Consumer Service
Title: CACFP Study
OMB Control Number: 0584-0459
Summary: The information collected includes household income of
child and adult care Food Program participants.
Need and Use of the Information: Reliable household income
information is needed to develop reasonable estimate of impacts of
welfare reform initiatives.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households
Number of Respondents: 715
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One-time
Total Burden Hours: 59
Donald Hulcher,
Deputy Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-30413 Filed 11-27-96; 8:45 am]
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