Notice2021-26708
Information Collection Request; Market Facilitation Program (MFP) Payments to Producers
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Published
December 10, 2021
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Agriculture DepartmentFarm Service Agency
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from interested individuals and organizations on an extension of a currently approved information collection request associated with Market Facilitation Program (MFP). FSA, on the behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation, is making payments to domestic crop and commodity producers. FSA is authorized to assist in the disposition of surplus commodities and to increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding or aiding in the expansion of domestic markets or by developing or aiding in the development of new and additional markets, marketing facilities, and uses for such commodities.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 235 (Friday, December 10, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70432-70433]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26708]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
[Docket ID FSA-2021-0016]
Information Collection Request; Market Facilitation Program (MFP)
Payments to Producers
AGENCY: Commodity Credit Corporation and Farm Service Agency, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, Farm Service
Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from interested individuals and
organizations on an extension of a currently approved information
collection request associated with Market Facilitation Program (MFP).
FSA, on the behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation, is making
payments to domestic crop and commodity producers. FSA is authorized to
assist in the disposition of surplus commodities and to increase the
domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding or aiding
in the expansion of domestic markets or by developing or aiding in the
development of new and additional markets, marketing facilities, and
uses for such commodities.
DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by February 8, 2022.
ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this notice. You may
submit comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> and
search for Docket ID FSA-2021-0016. Follow the online instructions for
submitting comments.
<bullet> Mail, Hand-Delivery, or Courier: Director, Safety Net
Division, FSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 0510,
Washington, DC 20250-0522.
You may also send comments to the Desk Officer for Agriculture,
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Copies of the information collection may
be requested by contacting Kelly Hereth.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to
collection activity, contact Kelly Hereth; telephone: (202) 720-0448;
or email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1378767f7f6a3d7b766176677b53666077723d747c65"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4328262f2f3a6d2b263126372b03363027226d242c35">[email protected]</span></a>. Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication should contact the USDA Target
Center at (202) 720-2600 or (844) 433-2774 (toll-free nationwide).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Market Facilitation Program (MFP) Payments to Producers.
OMB Control Number: 0560-0292.
OMB Expiration Date: 04/30/2022.
Type of Request: Extension.
Abstract: FSA, on the behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation,
is managing the MFP information collection activities, as specified in
the 7 CFR part 1409, to provide eligible producers payments with
respect to commodities that have been significantly impacted by actions
of foreign governments resulting in the loss of traditional exports.
The information collection is necessary to evaluate the application and
other required paperwork for determining the producer's eligibilities
and assist in producer's payment calculations. The information
collection is being extended to continue the OMB approval for any
additional information that may be needed until their payment process
is fully completed.
For the following estimated total annual burden on respondents, the
formula used to calculate the total burden hour is the estimated
average time per response multiplied by the estimated total annual
responses.
Public reporting burden for this information collection is
estimated 0.745 hours to include the time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining data needed
and completing and reviewing the collections of information.
Type of Respondents: Producers or farmers.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 898,600.
Estimated Number of Reponses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 898,600.
Estimated Average Time per Response: 0.745 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 669,850.
FSA is requesting comments on all aspects of this information
collection to help us to:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the FSA, including whether
the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the FSA's estimate of burden including
the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected;
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including using
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appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
All comments received in response to this notice, including names
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record.
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office
of Management and Budget approval.
Zach Ducheneaux,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. 2021-26708 Filed 12-9-21; 8:45 am]
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