[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 26, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29507-29508]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-12601]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
May 20, 2010.
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), [email protected] 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.
Farm Service Agency
Title: On-line Registration for FSA-sponsored Events and
Conferences.
OMB Control Number: 0560-0226.
Summary of Collection: The collection of information is necessary
for people to register on-line to make payment and reservation to
attend Farm Service Agency (FSA) sponsored events and conferences. The
respondents will need to submit the information on-line to pay and to
make reservations prior to attending any conferences and events.
Respondents that do not have access to the Internet can register by
mail or fax.
Need and Use of the Information: FSA will collect the name,
organization, organization's address, country, phone
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number, State, payment options and special accommodations from
respondents. FSA will use the information to get payment, confirm and
make hotel and other necessary arrangements for the respondents.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Farms:
Business or other for-profit; Federal government, Not-for-profit
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 900.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 225.
Farm Service Agency
Title: Procurement of Commodities for Foreign Donation.
OMB Control Number: 0560-0258.
Summary of Collection: 7 CFR part 1496, Procurement of Processed
Agricultural Commodities for Donation under Title II, Public Law 480 is
the authorizing authority. The Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO),
within the Farm Service Agency (FSA), U.S. Department of Agriculture,
procures agricultural commodities on behalf of the Commodity Credit
Corporation (CCC) for donation overseas under various food aid
authorities. The information collection is needed in the evaluation of
freight bids in connection with the procurement of commodities for
donation overseas. This information is submitted by ocean carriers, or
their agents, and collected by the KCCO.
Need and Use of the Information: The United States donates
agricultural commodities overseas to meet famine or other relief
requirements, to combat malnutrition, and sells or donates commodities
to promote economic development. To accommodate these donations, the
CCC issues invitation to purchase agricultural commodities and
services, such as transportation, for use in international programs.
Vendors bid for ocean freight by making offers using the Freight Bid
Entry System to place bids electronically.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 15.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Weekly.
Total Burden Hours: 24.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-12601 Filed 5-25-10; 8:45 am]
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