Notice2024-28211
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
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December 2, 2024
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Agriculture DepartmentAgricultural Marketing Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of and revision to the currently approved information collection in support of the reporting and recordkeeping requirements under the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921, as amended and supplemented (P&S Act). This approval is required under the PRA.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 231 (Monday, December 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
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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: 2024-28211]
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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 231 / Monday, December 2, 2024 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-FTPP-24-0063]
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS)
intention to request approval, from the Office of Management and
Budget, for an extension of and revision to the currently approved
information collection in support of the reporting and recordkeeping
requirements under the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921, as amended
and supplemented (P&S Act). This approval is required under the PRA.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 31, 2025 to
be assured of consideration
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments concerning
this notice online using the electronic process available at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Comments may also be submitted to Brett Offutt,
Chief Legal Officer/Policy Advisor, Packers and Stockyards Division,
Rm. 2507, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-3601. All
comments should reference docket number AMS-FTPP-24-0063 and note the
date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All
comments submitted in response to this notice, including any personal
information provided, will be posted without change at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/">https://www.regulations.gov/</a> and become a matter of public record.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Amy R. Blechinger, Acting
Enforcement Branch Chief, Packers and Stockyards Division, USDA AMS
Fair Trade Practices Program, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC
20250; Phone: (202) 720-5877, or Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7e1f1307500c501c121b1d161710191b0c3e0b0d1a1f50191108"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="58393521762a763a343d3b3031363f3d2a182d2b3c39763f372e">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Regulations and Related Reporting and Recording
Requirements--Packers and Stockyards Division
OMB Number: 0581-0308.
Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2025.
Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: The P&S Act and the regulations issued under the P&S Act
authorize the collection of information for the purpose of enforcing
the P&S Act and regulations and for conducting studies requested by
Congress. Through the forms in this information collection, the Fair
Trade Practices Program (FTPP), Packers and Stockyards Division (PSD)
gathers information that keeps PSD current on the ownership and
operations of regulated entities which permit PSD oversight of the
regulated entities. For example, PSD gathers information regarding the
number of head of livestock purchased and the cost of the livestock to
determine if the entity is adequately bonded to protect the livestock
sellers. The information regarding the amount of livestock purchased is
also consolidated for public reporting in PSD's annual report. Other
financial information is gathered to determine if the regulated
entities are operating while solvent as required by the P&S Act. This
information collection is necessary for PSD to monitor and examine
financial, competitive, and trade practices in the livestock, meat
packing and poultry industries. The purpose of this notice is to
solicit comments from the public concerning PSD's information
collection.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 1.73 hours per response.
Respondents: Livestock auction markets, livestock dealers, packer
buyers, meat packers, and live poultry dealers.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,129.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: Less than 1.8 hours.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden hours on Respondents: 49,339.
Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) 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; (2) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
and (4) 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 or
other forms of information technology.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public
record.
Erin Morris,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-28211 Filed 11-29-24; 8:45 am]
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