[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 63 (Friday, April 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18144-18145]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7647]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
March 28, 2011.
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.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California.
OMB Control Number: 0581-NEW.
Summary of Collection: Federal marketing orders and agreements are
authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (7
U.S.C. 601-674; Act). Order regulations help ensure adequate supplies
of high quality product and adequate returns to producers. Regulations
may determine the products' grade, size and quality; inspection
requirements; set container and pack requirements; pooling and volume;
and authorize research and market development projects. The Federal
programs for nectarines and peaches are administered through a
partnership between USDA and the California Tree Fruit Agreement
(CTFA). The Nectarine Commodity Committee and the Peach Commodity
Committee make up the CTFA.
Need and Use of the Information: The Agricultural Marketing Service
will use five new forms ``Daily Pack-out Report,'' ``Grower Report,''
``Peach Shipment Report,'' ``Nectarine Shipment Report,'' and ``Export
Peach Destination Report,'' to facilitate the collection of industry
information for the committees. The
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information collection requirements are essential to carry out the
intent of the Act, to provide the respondents the type of service they
request, and to administer the marketing order programs.
Description of Respondents: Business for profit; farms.
Number of Respondents: 97.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; weekly; quarterly;
recordkeeping.
Total Burden Hours: 5,498.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Livestock & Meat Market News.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0154.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1621), Section 203(q), 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 Meat Market News provides a timely exchange of accurate
and unbiased information on current marketing conditions 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 27 States departments of agriculture. AMS will collect
information using market reports.
Need and Use of the Information: The information provided by
respondents initiates market news reporting, which must be timely
accurate, unbiased, and continuous if it is to be meaningful to the
industry. AMS will collect information on price, supply, demand,
trends, movement, and other information of livestock, meat carcasses,
meat and pork cuts, and meat byproducts. Several agencies, agricultural
universities and college use the information collected to keep
appraised of the current market conditions, movement of livestock and
meat in the United States and to determine available supplies and
current pricing.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 990.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Weekly; other (daily).
Total Burden Hours: 10,391.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Pistachios Grown in California, Arizona and New Mexico.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0215.
Summary of Collection: The Pistachio Marketing Order, (7 CFR part
983), covering pistachios grown in California, Arizona and New Mexico
is established and regulated under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement
Act of 1937, Secs. 1-19, 48 Stat. 31, as amended, (7 U.S.C. 601-674),
herein referred to as the Act. The order regulates the handling of
pistachios, authorizes grade and size requirements, as well as a
requirement for aflatoxin testing on domestic shipments only. The
Secretary is authorized to oversee the order operations and issue
regulations recommended by representatives from the Pistachio
Committee.
Need and Use of the Information: The Agricultural Marketing Service
has developed forms as a convenience for handlers and producers who are
required to file certain information with the Committee relating to
pistachio supplies, shipments, dispositions, and other information
needed to effectively implement the requirements of the order and carry
out the purposes of the Act. Collecting data less frequently would
eliminate the Secretary's ability to administer the order.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; farms.
Number of Respondents: 920.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; weekly; monthly;
quarterly; annually.
Total Burden Hours: 432.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: USDA Farmers Market Application.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0229.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1622(n) authorizes the Secretary to conduct services and to
perform activities that will facilitate the marketing and utilization
of agricultural products through commercial channels. The Agricultural
Marketing Service (AMS) is authorized to implement established
regulations and procedures under 7 CFR part 170 for AMS to operate the
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Market, specify vendor
criteria and selection procedures, and define guidelines to be used for
governing the USDA Farmers Market annually. Information will be
collected on form TM-28, ``USDA Farmers Market Application.''
Need and Use of the Information: The application was developed to
ensure a uniform and fair process for deciding which farm operations
are allowed to participate in the market, as well as ensure diversity
of product for consumers. AMS will collect information to review the
type of products available for sale and selecting participants for the
annual market season. The information collected consists of (1)
Certification that the applicant is the owner or a representative of
the farm or business; (2) name(s), address, telephone number and email
address; (3) farm or business location; (4) types of products grown;
(5) business practices; and (6) insurance coverage.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; farms.
Number of Respondents: 30.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 4.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-7647 Filed 3-31-11; 8:45 am]
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