[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 26, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70528-70529]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-28307]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 21, 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 
26, 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 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. 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.

National Agricultural Statistics Service

    Title: Pesticide Protection Equipment.
    OMB Control Number: 0535-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The primary objectives of the National 
Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) are to prepare and issue state 
and national estimates of crop production, livestock production, 
economic statistics, and environmental statistics related to 
agriculture and to conduct the Census of Agriculture and its follow-on 
surveys. NASS has been asked by The National Institute for Occupational 
Safety and Health (NIOSH) to assist in its efforts to reduce the risks 
of illness and injury associated with pesticide exposure due to 
incorrect

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personal protective equipment (PPE) practices. NIOSH is mandated to 
conduct research and make recommendations for the prevention of work-
related disease and injury under Section 20 of the Occupational Safety 
and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. 669 and Section 501 of the Federal Mine 
Safety and Health Act, 30 U.S.C. 951. General authority for these data 
collection activities by NASS is granted under U.S.C. Title 7, Section 
2204(a). This pilot study project will concentrate on assessing 
pesticide safety practices among Pennsylvania crop farm operators who 
have personally applied pesticides for crop production using methods 
other than aerial applications and enclosed cab vehicles.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Pesticide Safety Practices 
among Pennsylvania Farms Survey will use a sampling universe defined as 
crop growers in PA. The survey will be conducted in a two step process. 
First, the screening phrase will consist of an information letter, 
blank screening form and a postage paid return envelope. Finally, 
operations will be selected from the screening phase to conduct the 
survey. The primary goals of the project are: (1) To determine the 
extent to which PA crop growers use appropriate PPE practices; and (2) 
when applicable, to identify the factors that cause incorrect PPE 
practices, and (3) when applicable, identify the factors that would 
motivate a crop grower to start using correct practices. Without this 
information NIOSH is not able to verify whether these applicators are 
using correct practices and potentially at increased risk for pesticide 
exposure and related illnesses.
    Description of Respondents: PA crop producers who applied 
pesticides in the past six months using a method other than 
helicopters, airplanes, or equipment pulled by enclosed cab tractors or 
ATVs.
    Number of Respondents: 3,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time.
    Total Burden Hours: 822.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-28307 Filed 11-25-13; 8:45 am]
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