[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 92 (Thursday, May 12, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 27633]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11589]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
May 6, 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.
Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration
Title: Report and Recordkeeping Requirements.
OMB Control Number: 0580-0013.
Summary of Collection: The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards
Administration (GIPSA) is mandated to provide, upon request,
inspection, certification, and identification services related to
assessing the class, quality, quantity, and condition of agricultural
products shipped or received in interstate and foreign commerce.
Applicants requesting GIPSA services must specify the kind and level of
service desired, the identification of the product, the location, the
amount, and other pertinent information in order that official
personnel can efficiently respond to their needs.
Need and Use of the Information: GIPSA employees use the
information to guide them in the performance of their duties.
Additionally, producers, elevator operators, and/or merchandisers who
obtain official inspection, testing, and weighing services are required
to keep records related to the grain or commodity for three years.
Personnel who provide official inspection, testing, and weighing
services are required to maintain records related to the lot of grain
or related commodity for a period of five years. The information is
used for the purpose of investigating suspected violations.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Federal
Government; State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 8,610.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion,
weekly, monthly, semi-annually, and annually.
Total Burden Hours: 158,144.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-11589 Filed 5-11-11; 8:45 am]
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