[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 89 (Thursday, May 8, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 25159-25160] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-12020] ======================================================================== Notices Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 89 / Thursday, May 8, 1997 / Notices [[Page 25159]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request May 2, 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 1955, 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 Office for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, D.C. 20502 and to Department Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, D.C. 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) 720-6747. 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. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: 7 CFR 340 Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced Through Genetic Engineering Which are Plant Pests or Which There is Reason to Believe are Plant Pests. OMB Control Number: 0579-0085. Summary: Information collected includes a permit application and a petition for nonregulated status. Need and Use of the Information: The information to be collected is needed to determine the risks to agriculture and the environment from certain genetically engineered organisms and products. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for- profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 297. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 5,028. National Agricultural Library Title: Agroecosystem Use Survey. OMB Control Number: 0518-New. Summary: Input from members of the agriculture and research community is needed to estimate the demand for a digital terrestrial ecosystem database. Need and Use of the Information: Information will be used to determine necessary actions to provide terrestrial ecosystem data that meets customers needs through a National Data Center for Terrestrial Ecosystems. Description of Respondents: Federal Government; Not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 1,950. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 293. Emergency processing of this submission has been requested by May 9, 1997. Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Title: National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Application Kit. OMB Control Number: 0524-0033. Summary: Information is required from applicants including projects summaries, descriptions of research and supporting documentation of an administrative and budgetary nature. Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to evaluate proposals and award grants. Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 4,800. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 4,400. National Agricultural Statistics Service Title: Census List Enhancement Survey. OMB Control Number: 0535-New. Summary: Respondents provide name and address for inclusion on a list for the Census of Agriculture. Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to help make sure that minority farmers are not undercounted on the Census of Agriculture. Description of Respondents: Farms. Number of Respondents: 2,100. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time Only. Total Burden Hours: 175. Emergency processing of this submission has been requested by May 9, 1997. Rural Business-Cooperative Service Title: Cooperative Value-Added Program. OMB Control Number: 0570-New. Summary: Information collected from respondents includes an application for Federal assistance and a project proposal. Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to determine eligibility for the funding of programs that will encourage value-added activities to enhance the economic sustainability of rural communities. Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 75. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 1,446. Emergency processing of this submission has been requested by May 14, 1997. Food and Consumer Services Title: 7 CFR Part 226, Child and Adult Care Food Program. [[Page 25160]] OMB Control Number: 0584-0055. Summary: This submission incorporates requirements of an interim rule into the regulations for the Child and Adult Care Food Program. These new requirements establish a two-tiered reimbursement system for day care homes participating in the program. Need and Use of the Information: The forms included are designed for use by Food and Consumer Service which administer the Child and Adult Care Food Program. These forms also give a prototype for State agencies to use in developing appropriate application, agreements and reviewing forms. Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 706,001. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; Monthly; Semi-annually; Annually; Biennially; Daily. Total Burden Hours: 4,596,081. Donald Hulcher, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 97-12020 Filed 5-7-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-01-M