[Federal Register: September 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 175)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
Information Collection; Minority Farm Register
AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Farm Service Agency (FSA) is seeking comments from all interested
individuals and organizations on the extension with revision of a
currently approved information collection for the Minority Farm
Register. The Minority Farm Register is a voluntary register of
minority farm and ranch operators, landowners, tenants and others with
an interest in farming or agriculture. USDA's Office of Outreach uses
the collected information to better inform minority farmers about USDA
programs and services.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before November 13,
2006 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Gypsy
S. Banks, Assistant to the Administrator, Farm Service Agency, STOP
0503, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0503, and to
the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gypsy S. Banks, Assistant to the
Administrator, (202) 720-8453 and gypsy.banks@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: USDA Minority Farm Register.
OMB Number: 0560-0231.
Expiration Date of Approval: April 30, 2007.
Type of Request: Extension with revision.
Abstract: The Minority Farm Register is a voluntary register of
minority farm and ranch operators, landowners, tenants and others with
an interest in farming or agriculture. The registrant's name, address,
email, phone number, race, ethnicity, gender, farm location, and
signature will be collected. The name, address, and signature are the
only items required to register. Providing this information is
completely voluntary. USDA's Office of Outreach will use this
information to help inform minority farmers and ranchers about programs
and services provided by USDA agencies.
The Minority Farm Register is maintained by FSA and jointly
administered by FSA and USDA's Office of Outreach. Because USDA
partners with community-based organizations, minority-serving
educational institutions, and other groups to communicate USDA's
program and services, the Office of Outreach may share information
collected with these organizations for outreach purposes. The race,
ethnicity, and gender of registrants may be used to provide information
about programs and services that are designed for these particular
groups. Information about the Minority Farm Register is available on
the internet to ensure that the program is widely publicized and
accessible to all.
Respondents: Individuals and households.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 5,000.
Estimated annual number of forms filed per person: Estimated
average time to respond: 5 minutes (0.083 hours).
Estimated total annual burden hours: 415.
Comments are invited on (1) 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; (2) the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden, 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 through the use of 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 OMB
approval.
Signed at Washington, DC, on September 5, 2006.
Teresa C. Lasseter,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. E6-14996 Filed 9-8-06; 8:45 am]
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