[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 134 (Monday, July 14, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40705-40706]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16312]
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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 134 / Monday, July 14, 2014 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
July 8, 2014.
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 August 13, 2014. 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: Specified Commodities Imported into the United States Exempt
from Import Requirements, 7 CFR Part 944, 980, and 999.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0167.
Summary of Collection: Section 608e of the Agricultural Marketing
Agreement Act of 1937 (AMAA), as amended (7 U.S.C. 601-674), requires
that whenever the Secretary of Agriculture issues grade, size, quality,
or maturity regulations under domestic marketing orders, the same or
comparable regulations must be used for imported commodities. Import
regulations apply only during those periods when domestic marketing
order regulations are in effect. No person may import products for
processing or other exempt purposes unless an executed Importers Exempt
Commodity Form (FV-6) accompanies the shipment. The Civil Penalty
Stipulation Agreement (FV-7) is a ``volunteer'' form that provides the
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) with an additional tool to obtain
resolution of certain cases without the cost of going to a hearing.
Need and Use of the Information: The importers wishing to import
commodities will use form FV-6, ``Importer's Exempt Commodity.'' The
information collected includes information on the imported product
(type of product and lot identification), the importer's contact
information, the U.S. Customs entry number, inspection date, and
intended use (processing, charity, livestock/animal feed. AMS utilizes
the information to ensure that imported goods destined for exempt
outlets are given no less favorable treatment than afforded to domestic
goods destined for such exempt outlets.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-
profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 130.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 17,734.
Title: Laboratory Approval Programs.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0251.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act (AMA) of
1946, as amended, provides analytical testing services that facilitate
marketing and allow products to obtain grade designations or meet
marketing or quality standards. Pursuant to this authority, AMS
develops and maintains laboratory certification verification and
approval programs as needed by the agricultural industry, to support
domestic and international marketing of U.S. products. To ensure that a
laboratory is capable of accurately performing the specified analyses,
it must adhere to certain good laboratory practice and show technical
proficiency in the required areas.
Need and Use of the Information: Checklist and forms have been
developed that ask the laboratory for information concerning
procedures, the physical facility, employees, and their training. The
laboratory must also provide Standard Operating Procedures for the
analyses and quality assurance. The laboratory certification and
approval programs are voluntary, fee for service, and for admission
into one of these programs a laboratory must have a client who requires
the specific testing. It is necessary to collect and require the
laboratory to attest to the performance elements necessary to determine
the credibility of the laboratory. To do less would be a disservice to
the agricultural community.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 85.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 6,290.
Title: Data Collection for Container Availability.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0276.
Summary of Collection: Section 203(g) of the Agricultural Marketing
Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627) 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.
As part of the Agricultural
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Marketing Service (AMS), the Transportation Services Division (TSD)
informs, represents, and assists agricultural shippers and government
policymakers through: Market reports, representation, analysis,
assistance, and responses to inquiries.
Need and Use of the Information: TSD collects data for its analysis
from public resources as well as unique data sources to help the
agricultural exporters make the most out of the transportation options
available. The Data Collection for Container Availability provides U.S.
agricultural exporters with weekly data detailing the availability of
containers at select locations around the country. AMS will collect
these data on a voluntary basis from ocean container carriers and then
provide these up-to-date data in an aggregate report on its Web site.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 21.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Weekly.
Total Burden Hours: 1,759.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-16312 Filed 7-11-14; 8:45 am]
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