[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 161 (Monday, August 19, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 42829-42830] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-21017] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Commodity Credit Corporation Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Commodity Credit Corporation, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Commodity Credit Corporation's (CCC) intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collection in support of the regulations [[Page 42830]] governing the foreign donation of agricultural commodities under both the section 416(b) and the Food for Progress programs based on re- estimates. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by October 18, 1996, to be assured of consideration. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Ira D. Branson, Director, Commodity Credit Corporation Program Support Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 1031, Washington, DC 20250-1031, telephone (202) 720-3573. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Foreign Donation of Agricultural Commodities. OMB Number: 0551-0035. Expiration Date of Approval: July 31, 1997. Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Cooperating sponsors must agree to provide requested proposal documents and compliance and related reports until commodities and/or local currencies generated from the sale thereof are utilized. Documents are used to develop effective agreements and assure provisions/objectives are met. Respondents are generally U.S. private voluntary organizations, U.S. cooperatives, and foreign governments. Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for these collections vary in direct relation to the number and type of agreements in addition to the type of reporting requested. Respondents: U.S. private voluntary organizations, U.S. cooperatives, and foreign governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 33 per annum. Estimated Number of Responses Per Respondent: 66 per annum. Estimated Total Annual Burden of Respondents: 21,417 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Valerie Countiss, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at (202) 720- 6713. Requests for comments: Send comments regarding (a) whether the proposed 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 the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Ira D. Branson, Director, Commodity Credit Corporation Program Support Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 1031, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-1031. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Signed at Washington, D.C., August 9, 1996. Timothy J. Galvin, Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service and Vice President, Commodity Credit Corporation. [FR Doc. 96-21017 Filed 8-16-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-05-M