[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 99 (Thursday, May 22, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28001-28002]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13497]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
May 16, 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.
Rural Housing Service
Title: 7 CFR 1956-C, Debt Settlement-Community and Business
Programs.
OMB Control Number: 0575-0124.
Summary of Collection: Information collected includes appraisals of
property, adjustment agreements, and financial statements.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to
authorize debt restructuring and loan servicing for borrowers who are
delinquent due to no fault of their own and who have acted in good
faith in connection with their loans.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions;
Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; State, Local
or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 17.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 448.
Forest Service
Title: Bighorn National Forest Scenic Byways User Survey.
OMB Control Number: 0596-0140.
Summary of Collection: The purpose of this survey is to insure
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 of the users.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or
other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 300.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time only.
Total Burden Hours: 100.
Procurement and Property Management
Title: Procedure for Donation of Excess Research Equipment.
OMB Control Number: 0505-0019.
Summary of Collection: Executive Order 1282 require that Federal
agencies annually report the volume of donations of excess research
equipment to the General Services Administration. The additional
information requested by the new 7 CFR 2812 requires eligible
educational or nonprofit donee sponsored by USDA to justify need and
usability for excess research equipment.
Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used by
USDA officials to determine if donations of excess research equipment
serves the best interests of the taxpayer.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; State,
Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 100.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 50.
Forest Service
Title: American Heritage Rivers Initiative.
OMB Control Number: 0596-New.
Summary of Collection: President Clinton will offer special
recognition to outstanding stretches of America's rivers by selecting
them to be ``American Heritage Rivers''. Communities will nominate
sites to be considered for this status by completing an application
form.
Need and Use of the Information: The application form will be used
to collect basic information on the communities or groups applying for
designation including the stretch of river they wish to have
designated, statement of objectives, their need for federal assistance,
response to qualifying criteria, and action plan for implementation.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; Not-
for-profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 250.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One-time only.
Total Burden Hours: 8,000. Emergency processing of this submission
has been requested by May 30, 1997.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Vegetable and Speciality Crop Marketing Orders.
OMB Control Number: 0581-New.
Summary of Collection: Information is collected from growers and
handlers concerning referendum ballots, shipments of products,
assessments, and disposition of crop.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to
regulate the provisions of the marketing orders and for program
compliance.
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Description of Respondents: Business or other-for-profit;
Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; Federal
Government.
Number of Respondents: 31,120.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping: Reporting: On occasion;
Weekly; Monthly; Quarterly; Semi-annually; Annually; Biennially.
Total Burden Hours: 8,527.
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Title: Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives and Questionnaire to
Identify Farmer Cooperatives.
OMB Control Number: 0570-0007.
Summary of Collection: Information is collected on basic statistics
of agricultural cooperatives.
Need and Use of the Information: The information is used for
program planning, evaluation, and service work.
Description of Respondents: Business or other-for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 3,082.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 2,641.
Donald Hulcher,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-13497 Filed 5-21-97; 8:45 am]
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