[Federal Register: October 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 203)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
October 17, 2006.
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.
Foreign Agricultural Service
Title: Public Law 480, Title I Financing and Record Keeping.
OMB Control Number: 0551-0005.
Summary of Collection: Title I of the Agricultural Trade
Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended, (Pub. L. 480, 83rd
Congress, as amended) provides for U.S. government financing of sales
of U.S. agricultural commodities to recipients (foreign countries or
private entities). The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is
responsible for administering Public Law 480, Title I agreements. In
accordance with the law, an agreement providing for long-term credit
financing is first negotiated with the recipient through diplomatic
channels. After an agreement has been signed, the recipient applies to
FAS for authorization to purchase each commodity provided in the
agreement. At least 75 percent of the gross tonnage of commodities
purchased under Title I must be shipped on privately owned U.S. flag
commercial vessels to the extent such vessels are available at fair and
reasonable rates. If ocean transportation is required to a country
where there is no U.S. flag vessel coverage, a foreign vessel will be
used at its prevailing rate. The recipient must send the pertinent
terms of all proposed ocean freight contracts, regardless of whether
any portion of the ocean freight is financed by CCC, to FAS for review
and approval before the vessel is contracted.
Need and Use of the Information: FAS will collect information to
insure that (1) suppliers keep accurate records on Title 1
transactions; (2) suppliers permit access to authorized USDA
representatives (such as auditors and investigators); and, (3)
suppliers retain records for three years after final payment. FAS will
review the information to ensure that there are no potential conflicts
of interest. FAS also evaluate the sales price to ensure that it is
within the prevailing range of export market prices. Without the
information, FAS could not ensure program compliance.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 9.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 11.
Foreign Agricultural Service
Title: CCC's Export Enhancement Program (EEP) and CCC's Dairy
Export Incentive Program (DEIP).
OMB Control Number: 0551-0028.
Summary of Collection: The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
collects information from U.S. exporters in order to determine the
exporters' eligibility for the Export Enhancement Program (EEP) and the
Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP). Program applicants can fax
information in or applicants may register over the Internet.
Need and Use of the Information: Information collected from U.S.
Exporters is used by FAS to determine whether an exporter has the
experience necessary to perform under the proposed agreements. Other
information is collected to determine compliance during the period of
the agreement and to ensure that compensation in the appropriate amount
is made. Without the application and related information, FAS would be
unable to properly qualify U.S. Exporters for EEP and DEIP.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 9.
Frequency Of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 47.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-17573 Filed 10-19-06; 8:45 am]
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