[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 212 (Friday, November 1, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 65605]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26143]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
October 29, 2013.
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.
Comments regarding this information collection received by December
2, 2013 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to:
Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office
Building, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. 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. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-
8958.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Customer Service Survey Project.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0334.
Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act of 2002 (7,
U.S.C. 8301, et seq.), authorizes the Secretary of the U.S. Department
of Agriculture to prevent, control and eliminate domestic diseases such
as tuberculosis and brucellosis and to take actions to prevent and to
manage foreign animal diseases such as hog cholera, foot-and-mouth
disease. The Veterinary Services (VS) program of the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS), USDA, carries out this work. This
information collection solicits the beliefs and opinions of persons who
use VS services and products. The survey is required to solicit
information from the general public who utilize the business services
and animal programs administered by the USDA, APHIS, and VS.
Need and Use of the Information: The data collected from the survey
will provide the local Area Office Manager with a general view of the
public's perception of customer service and indicate problems which can
be addressed locally. The survey will also provide feedback from the
public on recommendations to improve upon customer service and provide
a vehicle in which questions can be asked about VS to educate the
public.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms;
Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or
Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 5,000.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 248.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-26143 Filed 10-31-13; 8:45 am]
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