[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 210 (Wednesday, October 30, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64907-64908]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25613]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
October 24, 2013.
The Department of Agriculture will submit the following information
collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 on or after the date
of publication of this notice. 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), New
Executive Office Building, Washington, DC; New Executive Office
Building, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. Commenters are
encouraged to submit their comments to OMB via email to: [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 by November 29, 2013. 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: Fruit and Vegetable Market News Reports.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0006.
Summary of Collection: Section 203(g) of the Agricultural Marketing
Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621) directs and authorizes the collection of
information and disseminating 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 bring about balance between production
and utilization of agriculture products. Market News provides all
interested segments of the market chain with market information tends
to equalize the competitive position of all market participants. The
fruit and vegetable industries, through their organizations, or
government agencies present formal requests that the Department of
Agriculture issue daily, weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly market news
reports on various aspects of the industry.
Need and Use of the Information: AMS will collect information on
some 330 ornamentals, fresh fruit and vegetables, and specialty crops
for the production of Market News reports that are then available to
the industry and other interested parties in various formats.
Information is provided on a voluntary basis and collected in person
through face-to-face interviews and by confidential telephone
throughout the country by market reporters. The absence of these data
would deny primary and secondary users information that otherwise would
be available to aid them in their production and marketing decisions,
analyses, research and knowledge of current market conditions. The
omission of these data could adversely affect prices, supply, and
demand.
Description of Respondents: Farms; business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 3,168.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Daily; weekly; monthly.
Total Burden Hours: 61,161.
Agricultural Marketing Service.
Title: Regulations for Voluntary Grading of Poultry Products and
Rabbit Products, 7 CFR Part 70.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0127.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (60
Stat. 1087-1091, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627) (AMA) directs and
authorizes the Department to develop standards of quality, grades,
grading programs, and services to enable a more orderly marketing of
agricultural products so trading may be facilitated and so consumers
may be able to obtain products graded and identified under USDA
programs. Regulations in 7 CFR Part 70 provide for a voluntary program
for grading poultry and rabbits on the basis of U.S. classes, standards
and grades. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) carries out the
regulations, which provide a voluntary program for grading poultry and
rabbit products.
Need and Use of the Information: This is a voluntary program on a
fee for service basis. Respondents need to provide their name and
address and other relevant information to request or apply for the
specific service they want. The information is needed to administer the
program, assess the cost of providing service, and to assure graded
poultry and rabbits are properly labeled. Without this information the
agency could not ensure properly labeled poultry and rabbit products
and the integrity of the USDA grade mark if each new label was not
submitted for approval.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; farms.
Number of Respondents: 690.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Daily; monthly; semi-annually;
annually; Other: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 2,006.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: Tart Cherries Grown in the states of MI, NY, PA, OR, UT, WA,
and WI.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0177.
Summary of Collection: Marketing Order No. 930 (7 CFR Part 930)
regulates the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York,
Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and
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Wisconsin. The Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 was
designed to permit regulation of certain agricultural commodities for
the purpose of providing orderly marketing conditions in inter and
intrastate commerce and improving returns to growers. The primary
objective of the Order is to stabilize the supply of tart cherries.
Only tart cherries that will be canned or frozen will be regulated. The
Order is administered by an 18 member Board comprised of producers,
handlers and one public member, plus alternates for each. The members
will serve for a three-year term of office.
Need and Use of the Information: Various forms were developed by
the Board for persons to file required information relating to tart
cherry inventories, shipments, diversions and other needed information
to effectively carry out the requirements of the Order. The information
collected is used to ensure compliance, verify eligibility, and vote on
amendments, monitor and record grower's information. Authorized Board
employees and the industry are the primary users of the information. If
information were not collected, it would eliminate needed data to keep
the industry and the Secretary abreast of changes at the State and
local level.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; not-for-
profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 640.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually; quarterly; on
occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 727.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
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