[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 11, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31934-31935]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-14487]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
DATES: July 6, 2017.
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 are requested regarding: (1)
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; (2) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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 10, 2017. 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: USDA Farmers Market Application.
OMB Control Number: 0581-0229.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7
U.S.C. 1622(n) authorizes the Secretary to conduct services and to
perform activities that will facilitate the marketing and utilization
of agricultural products through commercial channels. The Agricultural
Marketing Service (AMS) is authorized to implement established
regulations and procedures under 7 CFR part 170 for AMS to operate the
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Market, specify vendor
criteria and selection procedures, and define guidelines to be used for
governing the USDA Farmers Market annually.
Need and Use of the Information: Information will be collected on
form TM-28, ``USDA Farmers Market Application.'' The application was
developed to ensure a uniform and fair process for deciding which farm
operations are allowed to participate in the market, as well as ensure
diversity of product for consumers. The Program has expanded to a year-
round market. The Summer/Outdoor market season is from June through
November and the Winter/Indoor market season operates from December
through May. AMS will collect information to review the type of
products available for sale and selecting participants for the annual
market season. The information collected consists of (1) certification
that the applicant is the owner or a representative of the farm or
business; (2) name(s), address, telephone number and email address; (3)
farm or business location; (4) types of products grown; (5) business
practices; and (6) insurance coverage.
Two new forms are being included in this renewal submission. The
``USDA Farmers Market Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire'' to learn
who our customers are and their preferences in order to improve the
Farmers Market. Taught by USDA subject matter experts, free fruit and
vegetable education classes called VegU take place weekly at the
Farmers Market. The ``VegUcation Questionnaire'' will be used to learn
how familiar attendees are with the featured fruit or vegetable, if
they found the class valuable, and if their attendance affected their
market purchases.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms;
Individuals.
Number of Respondents: 588.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 284.
Agricultural Marketing Service
Title: USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM).
OMB Control Number: 0581-0273.
Summary of Collection: Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, as
amended (Section 32 Pub. L. 74-320; 7 U.S.C. 612c); Sections 6(a) and
(e), 13, and 17 of the National School Lunch Act, as amended, (42
U.S.C. 1751, 1761, and 1766) in addition to several other acts
authorize the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Procurement Branches
to prepare and issue announcements for the purchase and sale of
perishable agricultural commodities. AMS purchases agricultural
commodities for the Section 32 and 6a & e National School Lunch
Program/Child & Adult Care Food Program; Nutrition Service Incentive
Program; Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations; Commodity
Supplemental Food Program; The Emergency Food Assistance Program and
Disaster Feeding in addition to providing support for commodity markets
with surplus inventory.
Need and Use of the Information: AMS issues solicitation for offers
in order to solicit bids for commodities for delivery to domestic
nutrition assistance programs. Vendors respond by making electronic
offers using the secure Web Based Supply Chain Management System
(WBSCM). Vendors must be registered, and have an ID and password, in
order to submit bids electronically through WBSCM via the Internet. The
information will change in response to the needs of the domestic
feeding programs and each solicitation. Information collected has been
consolidated into three processes--a New Vendor Application, Bid
Solicitation, and Contract Delivery, Invoice Submission and Inspection
Results. The data collected from vendors assists AMS with making a
determination whether a business is viable and capable of supplying
product to the Federal government.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 330.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Weekly; Monthly;
Quarterly.
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Total Burden Hours: 48,376.
Agricultural Marketing Service
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 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. 2017-14487 Filed 7-10-17; 8:45 am]
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