[Federal Register: November 17, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 221)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 10, 2004.
    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, 

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) 720-8681.
    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.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study-III.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The School Nutrition Dietary Assessment 
Study-III (SNDA-III) will provide data from a nationally representative 
sample of public schools participating in the National School Lunch 
Program (NSLP) to federal, state, and local policymakers with 
information on how the school meal programs have changed. The study 
will determine students' dietary intake, nutrition content and the 
impact of USDA meals and total intake over a twenty-four hour period 
and compare the finding to previously conducted studies on schools 
meals.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Food and Nutrition Service 
will collect data to examine the school environment, food service 
operating practices, student participation and other characteristics of 
schools and School Food Authorities in the NSLP and School Breakfast 
Program.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 8,737.
    Frequency of Responses: Report: Other (One time).
    Total Burden Hours: 8,309.

Agricultural Marketing Service

    Title: Quality Through Verification (QTV) Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0581-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 
U.S.C. 1622--et seq.) authorizes the USDA to develop standards to carry 
out voluntary inspection and grading services, on a fee for service 
basis. Quality Through Verification (QTV) is a voluntary audit and 
verification services using science-based techniques that help maintain 
public confidence in the wholesomeness of minimally processed fruits 
and vegetables. Minimally processed fruits and vegetables are products 
that have been freshly cut, washed, packaged and maintained with 
refrigeration. The QTV is directed only toward the fresh-cut produce 
industry.
    Need and Use of the Information: Agriculture Marketing Service will 
collect the data for the administration of QTV Program and perform 
systems audits, verification and reviews of the QTV plans. All 
applicants requesting service must submit the required information to 
AMS.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; farms.
    Number of Respondents: 20.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 6,372.

Sondra Blakey,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-25456 Filed 11-16-04; 8:45 am]

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