Notice2021-21310
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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September 30, 2021
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 187 (Thursday, September 30, 2021)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21310]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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:
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; the accuracy of the agency's
estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of
the information to be collected; and 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 Comments regarding these information collections are best
assured of having their full effect if received by November 1, 2021.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information
collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of
this notice on the following website <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>.
Find this particular information collection by selecting ``Currently
under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search
function.
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: Accounts Payable Information Request.
OMB Control Number: 0581-New.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (AMA)
(7 U.S.C. 1621-1627) directs and authorizes USDA to develop and improve
standards of quality, grades, grading programs, and certification
services which facilitate the marketing of agricultural products. To
provide programs and services, section 203(h) of the AMA (7 U.S.C.
1622(h)) directs and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture
(Secretary) to inspect, certify, and identify the class, quality,
quantity, and condition of agricultural products under such rules and
regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, including assessment and
collection of fees for the cost of service. The regulations in 7 CFR
54, 56, and 70 provide a voluntary program for grading, certification
and standards of meats, prepared meats, meat products, shell eggs,
poultry products, and rabbit products. The regulation in 7 CFR 62--
Quality Systems Verification Programs provides for voluntary, audit-
based, user-fee funded programs that allow applicants to have program
documentation and program processes assessed by AMS auditor(s) and
other USDA officials.
AMS also provides other types of voluntary services under these
regulations, including contract and specification acceptance services
and verification of product, processing, further processing,
temperature, and quantity. Because this is a voluntary program,
respondents request or apply for the specific service they wish, and in
doing so, they provide information.
To assist AMS billing administration for providing voluntary
services, AMS intends to create a new form to request respondents
accounts payable contact information. The new form, LP-109A: Accounts
Payable Information Request will increase accuracy and efficiency in
billing administration by having the applicable contact responsible for
receiving billing statements and submitting payment for services
rendered.
Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is used
only by authorized representatives of USDA AMS, Livestock and Poultry
Program's QAD national and field staff and is used to administer
services requested by respondents. The information collection
requirements in this request are essential to carry out the intent of
AMA, to provide the respondents the type of service they request, and
to administer the program.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or Households.
Number of Respondents: 164.
Frequency of Responses: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 40.
Dated: September 27, 2021.
Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-21310 Filed 9-29-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-02-P
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