[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 117 (Friday, June 18, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 34683]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-14782]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
June 15, 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; and (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) 720-8681.
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.
Rural Business Cooperative Service
Title: Rural Cooperative Development Grants--7 CFR 4284-F.
OMB Control Number: 0570-0006.
Summary of Collection: The Rural Cooperative Development Grants
(RCDG) program is administered through State Rural Development Offices
on behalf of the Rural Business Cooperative Service (RBS). The primary
objective of the program is to improve the economic condition of rural
areas through cooperative development. Grant funds are awarded on a
competitive basis using a scoring system that gives preference to
applications that demonstrate a proven track record. The applicants,
who are non-profit corporations or institutions of higher education,
will provide information using various forms and supporting
documentation.
Need and Use of the Information: RBS will use the information
collected to evaluate the applicant's ability to carry out the purposes
of the program. If this information were not collected, RBS would have
no basis on which to evaluate the relative merit of each application.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 75.
Frequency of Responses: Record keeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 9,325.
Rural Business Cooperative Service
Title: Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives.
OMB Control Number: 0570-0007.
Summary of Collection: The Rural Business Cooperative Service (RBS)
was mandated the responsibility to acquire and disseminate information
pertaining to agricultural cooperatives under the Cooperative Marketing
Act of 1926: 7 U.S.C. 451-457 and Public Law 450. The primary objective
of RBS is to promote understanding, use and development of the
cooperative form of business as a viable option for enhancing the
income of agricultural producers and other rural residents. The annual
survey collects basic statistics on cooperative business volume, net
income, members, financial status, employees, and other selected
information to support RBS' objective and role. RBS will use a variety
of forms to collect information.
Need and Use of the Information: RBS uses the information collected
to summarize for program planning, evaluation service work and
cooperative analysis and education. The information collected and
published in the annual report on farmer cooperatives supports and
enhances most of the major functions of RBS. By not collecting this
information, the RBS would have difficulties in carrying out its policy
on farmer cooperatives.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 1,504.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 1,461.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-14782 Filed 6-17-10; 8:45 am]
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