[Federal Register: November 25, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 227)]
[Notices]
[Page 70577]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
Information Collection; Horse Breeder Loan Program
AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Farm Service Agency is seeking comments from all interested individuals
and organizations on the extension of currently approved information
collection that supports the Horse Breeder Loan program. This program
is to provide loans to the horse breeders who have suffered economic
losses resulting from Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MLRS).
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before January 24,
2003, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Farm
Service Agency, USDA, Attn: Cathy Quayle, Senior Loan Officer, Loan
Making Division, Mail Stop 0522, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250-0522.
Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to (202) 720-6797 or
by e-mail to: cathy--quayle@wdc.usda.gov.
The public may inspect comments received at 1280 Maryland Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20024 in Suite 240 during normal business hours.
Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to (202) 690-4018 to facilitate
entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Qualye, Loan Making Division,
(202) 690-4018 and cathy--quayle@wdc.usda.gov. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8
p.m., eastern standard time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description of Information Collection
Title: Horse Breeder Loan Program.
OMB Number: 0560-0221.
Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2002.
Type of Request: Extension with no revision.
Abstract: This information collection is necessary to support the
FSA Horse Breeder Loan program, which is authorized under the
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and
Related Appropriation Act, 2002. The respondents are the horse breeders
who suffered losses resulting from MLRS. Horse breeders must submit the
forms and other information to FSA loan officials to verify the
evidence of losses before making eligibility and financial
determinations on their loan request. If the information is not
collected from each horse breeder, FSA loan official will not able to
make eligibility and feasibility decisions.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 1.572 hours per responses.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 800.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 2.50.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1258 hours.
Comment Is Invited
Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including whether the information will have
practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's
estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including 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 summarized and included in the submission for Office
of Management and Budget approval.
Dated: November 13, 2002.
Teresa C. Lasseter,
Acting Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. 02-29820 Filed 11-22-02; 8:45 am]
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