[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 10 (Friday, January 14, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2645-2646]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-703]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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) 720-8681.
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: Value-Added Producer Grants.
OMB Control Number: 0570-0039.
Summary of Collection: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS)
an agency within the USDA Rural Development mission area will
administer the Value-Added Producer Grants Program. The Program is
authorized by the Agriculture Risk Protection Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-
224) as amended by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
(Farm Bill) (Pub. L. 107-171). The objective of this program is to
encourage producers of agricultural commodities and products of
agricultural commodities to further refine these products increasing
their value to end users of the product. These grants will be used for
two purposes: (1) To fund feasibility studies, marketing and business
plans, and similar development activities; (2) to use the grant as part
of the venture's working capital fund. Grants are awarded either for
planning purposes such as conducting a feasibility study or
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developing a business plan or for working capital expenses such as
inventory, utilities, and salaries.
Need and Use of the Information: RBS will use the information
collected to determine (1) Eligibility; (2) the specific purpose for
which the funds will be utilized; (3) time frames or dates by which
activities are to be accomplished; (4) feasibility of the project; (5)
applicants' experience in managing similar activities; and (6) the
effectiveness and innovation used to address critical issues vital to
value-added ventures development and sustainability. Without this
information, there would be no basis on which to award funds.
Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit;
Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals.
Number of Respondents: 535.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion;
Monthly; Semi-annually; Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 59,500.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-703 Filed 1-13-11; 8:45 am]
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