[Federal Register: July 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 128)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
June 29, 2005.
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), OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov or
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental 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) 720-8958.
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: Grain News Reports and Molasses Market News.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0005.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1046 (7
U.S.C. 1621) Section 203(g), directs and authorizes the collection and
dissemination of marketing information including adequate outlook
information, on a market area basis, for the purpose of anticipating
and meeting consumer requirements aiding in the maintenance of farm
income and to bring about a balance between production and utilization.
Livestock and Grain News provides a timely exchange of accurate and
unbiased information on current marketing conditions (supply, demand,
prices, trends, movement, and other information) affecting trade in
livestock, meats, grain, and wool. Administered by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), this nationwide
market news program is conducted in cooperation with approximately 30
state departments of agriculture. The up-to-the-minute reports
collected and disseminated by professional market reporters are
intended to provide both buyers and sellers with the information
necessary for making intelligent, informed marketing decisions, thus
putting everyone in the marketing system in an equal bargaining
position. AMS will collect information using market new reports.
Need and Use of the Information: AMS will collect information on
various aspects of the grain and feed industry in determining available
supplies and current pricing. Industry traders use market news
information to make marketing decisions on when and where to buy and
sell. In addition, the reports are used by other Government agencies to
evaluate market conditions and calculate price levels used for the
Farmer-owned Reserve Program. The reports must be collected and
disseminated by an impartial third party. Since the Government is a
large holder of grain, some type of system would have to be established
to monitor the collection and reporting data.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
Individuals or households; Farms; Federal Government.
Number of Respondents: 202.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Weekly; Monthly.
Total Burden Hours: 129.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Plan for Estimating Daily Livestock Slaughter Under Federal
Inspection.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0050.
Summary of Collection: The Agriculture Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1621) Section 203(g), directs and authorizes the collection and
dissemination of marketing information including adequate outlook
information, on a market area basis, for the purpose of anticipating
and meeting consumer requirements aiding in the maintenance of farm
income and to bring about a balance between production and utilization.
Livestock and Grain news provides a timely exchange of accurate and
unbiased information on current marketing conditions (supply, demand,
prices, trends, movement, and other information) affecting trade in
livestock, meats, grain, and wool. Administered by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture's Agricultural marketing Service (AMS), this nationwide
market news program is conducted in cooperation with approximately 30
State departments of agriculture. The up-to-the minute reports
collected and disseminated by professional market reporters are
intended to provide both buyers and sellers with the information
necessary for making intelligent, informed marketing decisions, thus
putting everyone in the marketing system in an equal bargaining
position.
Need and Use of the Information: AMS will collect information on
estimation of the current day's slaughter at their plant(s) and the
actual slaughter of the previous day. The report is used to make market
outlook projections and maintain statistical data. The information must
be collected and disseminated by an impartial third party. Since the
government is a large purchaser of meat, a system to monitor the
collection and reporting of data is needed. Collecting this information
less frequently would hinder the timely use of this data.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
Individuals or households; Farms; Federal Government; State, local or
tribal government.
Number of Respondents: 72.
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Frequency of Responses: Reporting; Weekly; Other: Daily.
Total Burden Hours: 624.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-13189 Filed 7-5-05; 8:45 am]
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