[Federal Register: August 15, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 159)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
August 12, 2008.
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
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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) 720-8681.
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.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Program;
Request for Referendum.
OMB Control Number: 0581-NEW.
Summary of Collection: The Request for Referendum is a result of a
settlement of a lawsuit entered into February 28, 2001, between U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Michigan Pork Producers
Association, In., et al., USDA agreed to conduct a request for
referendum to determine whether 15 percent of eligible pork producers
and importers want a referendum on the Pork Promotion, Research, and
Consumer Information Order--more commonly known as the Pork Checkoff.
The Pork Checkoff is authorized by the Pork Promotion, Research, and
Consumer Information Act of 1985 (Act). The Act authorizes the
collection of assessments from pork producers and importers of hogs,
pigs, pork, and pork products.
Need and Use of the Information: The Agricultural Marketing Service
will collect the request for referendum information using form LS-54-1
and Customs Form 7501 and any other needed supporting documentation.
Producers must submit completed form LS 54-1 and supporting
documentation including sales receipts, feed and veterinary bills to
the appropriate county FSA office as proof of eligibility. Importers
must submit completed form LS 54-1, Customs Form 7501 and any other
supporting documentation as needed, that demonstrates the importation
of hogs, pigs, pork, or pork products as proof of eligibility.
Information collected will be used by the USDA to determine whether
pork producers and importers want a referendum on the Order.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 7,500.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time.
Total Burden Hours: 1,500.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Grain News Reports and Molasses Market News.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0005.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural 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. AMS will collect information using market news 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.
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 Agricultural 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.
Number of Respondents: 72.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting; Weekly; Other: Daily.
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Total Burden Hours: 623.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-18927 Filed 8-14-08; 8:45 am]
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