[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 142 (Thursday, July 24, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 39801-39802] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-19517] ======================================================================== 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. 142 / Thursday, July 24, 1997 / Notices [[Page 39801]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request July 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 assumption 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.Agricultural Marketing Service Title: Almonds Grown in California--Marketing Order 981. OMB Control Number: 0581-0071. Summary of Collection: Information is collected from growers and handlers for referendums, marketing agreements, and disposition of almonds sold in California. Need and Use of the Information: The information is used to administer Marketing Order No. 981. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms. Number of Respondents: 7,658. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; Monthly; Semi Monthly. Total Burden Hours: 2,512. Foreign Agricultural Service Title: Administering the Dairy Import Licensing System. OMB Control Number: 0551-0001. Summary of Collection: These forms will be used in applying for import licenses for certain dairy products subject to tariff-rate quotas and issued in accordance with the final rule governing the administration of the import licensing system. Need and Use of the Information: The information is needed to assure that the intent of the legislation is being correctly administered. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 440. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 270. Rural Business-Cooperative Service Title: 7 CFR 4285-A, Federal-State Research on Cooperatives Program. OMB Control Number: 0570-0005. Summary of Collection: Respondents complete applications, statements of work, supplemental agreements and progress reports. Need and Use of the Information: Information to be collected is necessary to determine adequate need before a Federal Cooperative Agreement is made to conduct research. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 20. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; Quarterly. Total Burden Hours: 1,238. Rural Business-Cooperative Service Title: Annual Survey of Cooperative Involvement in International Markets. OMB Control Number: 0570-New. Summary of Collection: Cooperative international trade data. Need and Use of the Information: Assist U.S. farmer cooperatives to expand their participation in international trade of agricultural products and supplies and to review their progress. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 170. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 170. Farm Service Agency Title: Payer's Request for Identifying Number. OMB Control Number: 0560-0121. Summary of Collection: County FSA offices prepares CCC-343 to collect an identification number which consists of social security, employer identification, or IRS assigned number from each producer who has not furnished a number. Need and Use of the Information: The identifying number is used by the Internal Revenue Service to permit proper identification and to permit processing of tax returns. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 3,000. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: When necessary. Total Burden Hours: 250. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Importation of Fruits and Vegetables. OMB Control Number: 0579-New. Summary of Collection: Collect phytosanitary inspection certificates and fruit fly monitoring records. Need and Use of the Information: Needed to prevent the importation of pests into the United States. Also to allow the importation of fruits and vegetables that were previously prohibited. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; State, Local or Tribal Government. [[Page 39802]] Number of Respondents: 50. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 656. National Agricultural Statistic Service Title: Honey Survey. OMB Control Number: 0535-0153. Summary of Collection: Respondents provide information on honey production, number of colonies, production, and stocks. Need and Use of the Information: Estimates of the information are used by producers and the agribusiness sector of the honey industry to make production and marketing decisions. Description of Respondents: Farms. Number of Respondents: 6,200. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 2,067. Donald Hulcher, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 97-19517 Filed 7-23-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-01-M