[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 6754]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-3568]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
February 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, 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.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Karnal Bunt.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0121.
Summary: The regulations for Karnal Bunt require the use of limited
permits, certificates, compliance agreements, and other documents that
are needed to inform the public of the requirements.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to
authorize the interstate movement of regulated articles and help
prevent the spread of Karnal Bunt.
Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households;
State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 4,327.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion
Total Burden Hours: 7,115.
Animal and Plant Inspection Service
Title: Foreign Quarantine Notices.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0049.
Summary: Information collected includes an application for permit
to import a plant or plant product. Foreign countries must certify that
products to be imported are free of disease and pests.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to enforce
the Plant Quarantine Act and the Federal Plant Pest Act. The
information helps prevent the spread of plant disease and insect pests.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; State,
Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 99,519.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 106.862.
Forest Service
Title: Bighorn National Forest Scenic Byways User Survey.
OMB Control Number: 0596--New.
Summary: The purpose of this survey is to insure that scenic byways
users' input is considered in the development of the scenic byways
corridor management plans. Respondents include travelers, users and
business interests that depend upon the byways.
Need and Use of the Information: The data will be used to assist
public lands and highway managers; aid tourism and marketing efforts;
and, insure enjoyment by the users.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business of
other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 150.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One Time Only.
Total Burden Hours: 50.
Emergency processing of this submission has been requested by
February 18, 1997.
Larry Roberson,
Deputy Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-3568 Filed 2-12-97; 8:45 am]
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