[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 79 (Thursday, April 24, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 19987] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-10558] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request April 18, 1997. 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 should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20503 and to Department 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 within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-6204 or (202) 720-6746. 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.Food Safety Inspection Service Title: Use of Sorbitol in Cooked Roast Beef Products. OMB Control Number: 0583-New. Summary: The product label is submitted to FSIS for approval. Need and Use of the Information: This information is used to ensure that meat products are properly labeled. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 315. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 788. Agricultural Marketing Service Title: National Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Programs. OMB Control Number: 0581-0093. Summary: Information is collected from producers, handlers and processors including production, disposition, qualification data, and assessment information. Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to strengthen market place position and to maintain, develop, and expand markets for the various commodities. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Individuals or households; Farms. Number of Respondents: 319,342. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; Weekly; Monthly; Annually. Total Burden Hours: 413,448. Forest Service Title: Hells Canyon Private Land Use Regulations: 36 CFR 292, Subpart E. OMB Control Number: 0596-0135. Summary: This collection provides a process by which 235 landowners within the Hells Canyon Recreation Area can determine if their use and development of those lands is compatible with regulations and not result in Federal taking. Need and Use of the Information: This procedure facilitates landowner/agency communications avoiding a need for costly Federal actions. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other-for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 1. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 4. Larry Roberson, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 97-10558 Filed 4-23-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-01-M