Notice2024-17405
Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
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Published
August 7, 2024
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentRural Business-Cooperative Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) announces its intention to request a revision for a currently approved information collection package for the Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives, as authorized in the Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64403-64404]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17405]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
[Docket #: RBS-24-NONE-0013]
Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) announces its intention to
request a revision for a currently approved information collection
package for the Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives, as authorized in
the Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by October 7, 2024 to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically by the Federal
eRulemaking Portal, <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>.
Other Information: Additional information about Rural Development
(RD) and its programs is available on the internet at <a href="http://rd.usda.gov">rd.usda.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adyam Negasi, RD Innovation Center--
Regulations Management Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250; Tel: 202-221-9298; Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6425001d05094a2a010305170d24111700054a030b12"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="39785d40585417775c5e584a50794c4a5d58175e564f">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB)
regulation (5 CFR part 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) requires that interested members
of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on
information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR
1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that the
Agency is submitting to OMB for revision.
Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 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; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques on other forms and information technology.
Comments may be sent through the Federal eRulemaking Portal,
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. In the ``Search for dockets and documents on agency
actions'' box enter the Docket No. RBS-24-NONE-0013 and click the
``Search'' button. From the search results: click on or locate the
document title and select the ``Comment'' button. To submit a comment:
Insert comments under the ``Comment'' title. Select if you are an
individual, organization, or anonymous. Select the box ``I'm not a
robot,'' and then select ``Submit Comment.'' Information on using
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>, including instructions for accessing documents,
submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the
comment period, is available through the site's ``FAQ'' link.
All comments will be available for public inspection online at the
Federal eRulemaking Portal (<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>).
Title: Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives.
OMB Control Number: 0570-0007.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information
collection under 7 CFR part 1738.
Abstract: One of the objectives of RBCS is to promote the
understanding, use, and development of the cooperative
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form of business as a viable option for enhancing the income of
agricultural producers and other rural residents. RBCS' direct role is
providing knowledge to improve the effectiveness and performance of
farmer cooperative businesses through technical assistance, research,
information, and education. The Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives
collects basic statistics on cooperative business volume, net income,
members, financial status, employees, and other selected information to
support RBCS' objective and role. Cooperative statistics are published
in an annual report and other formats for use by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, cooperative management and members, educators and
researchers, other Federal agencies, cooperative trade associations,
general agribusiness, cooperative development practitioners, students,
teachers, consultants, and many others.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.78 hours per response.
Respondents: Cooperatives.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,035.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Number of Responses: 1,035.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 806 hours.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Adyam
Negasi, RD Innovation Center--Regulations Management Division, at 202-
221-9298 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="70311409111d5e1e151711031930050314115e171f06">[email protected]</a>.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of
public record.
Kathryn E. Dirksen Londrigan,
Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA Rural
Development.
[FR Doc. 2024-17405 Filed 8-6-24; 8:45 am]
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