R00116-003 All Requests for Authorizing Legislation for a Fiscal Year. OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0038-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Government Operations; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Authority: Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-344, § 607; 31 U.S.C. 11c). Availability: Agency Geographic Relevance: National Requirement: Any request for the enactment of legislation authorizing the enactment of new budget authority to continue a program or activity for a fiscal year shall be submitted to the Congress not later than May 15 of the year preceding the year in which such fiscal year begins. In the case of a request for the enactment of legislation authorizing the enactment of new budget authority for a new program or activity which is to continue for more than one fiscal year, the request shall be submitted for at least the first two fiscal years. Abstract: This report contains all requests for legislation providing budget authority for programs and activities in the fiscal year beginning 17 months from the date of submission. Agency Contact: Office of Administration. (202) 395-7244. R00116-004 Annual Report of Activities under the Freedom of Information Act. OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0038-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Government Operations; Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs Authority: Freedom of Information Act (P.L. 93-502, § 1; 88 Stat. 1561-1564; 5 U.S.C. 552(d)). Availability: Agency Requirement: On or before March 1 of each calendar year, each agency shall submit a report covering the preceding calendar year to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate for referral to the appropriate committees of the Congress. The report shall include: (1) the number of determinations made by the agency not to comply with requests for records and the reasons for such determinations; (2) the number of appeals, the result of such appeals and the reason for the action on each appeal that results in a denial of information; (3) the names and titles or positions of each person responsible for each denial of records and the number of instances of participation for each; (4) the results of each proceeding, including a report of the disciplinary action taken against the officer or employee who was primarily responsible for improperly withholding records; (5) a copy of every rule made by the agency regarding this section; (6) a copy of the fee schedule and total amount of fees collected by the agency for making records available; and (7) other information indicating efforts to administer this section. Abstract: The report contains information on initial determinations not to comply with FOIA requests; any appeals of the initial denials and the names of the persons who participated in the determinations; and a copy of the Office's implementation regulations, as published in the Federal Register. Agency Contact: Office of Administration. (202) 395-3367. Requirement: In the case of a violation of the prohibitions against expenditures or contract obligations in excess of funds, voluntary service, or expenditures in excess of apportionment by an officer or employee of an agency, or of the District of Columbia, the head of the agency concerned or the Commissioner of the District of Columbia shall immediately report to the President, through the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and to the Congress all pertinent facts together with a statement of the action taken on the violation. Abstract: This report contains information on an instance in which an employee of a federal agency or of the District of Columbia made expenditures of contract obligations in excess of funds, accepted voluntary service or employed personal service in excess of that authorized by law, or made expenditures in excess of an apportionment. A statement of the action taken on the case is also included. Agency Contact: Office of Administration. (202) 395-7244. Multi-Agency Reports R00199-003 Budget Execution (SF 133). Frequency/Due Date: Quarterly/ 20 days after end of quarter Abstract: This report is required of several agencies. For complete citation see 99900003. Agency Contact: (202) 395-7244. R00199-004 Activities under the Freedom of Information Act. OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-2000-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Abstract: This report is required of several agencies. For complete citation see 99900004. Agency Contact: (202) 395-3342. R00116-005 Narrative Statement and System Notice for a Proposed Privacy Act System of Records. Frequency/Due Date: As Required/ Upon occurrence of event Authority: Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579, § 3; 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)). Requirement: Each agency shall provide adequate advance notice to the Congress and to the Office of Management and Budget of any proposal to establish or alter any system of records in order to permit an evaluation of the probable or potential effect of such proposal on the privacy and other personal or property rights of individuals or the disclosure of information relating to such individuals, and its effect on the preservation of the constitutional principles of federalism and separation of powers. Abstract: The report consists of a narrative statement of R00199-007 Organization and Personnel Assignments of Executive Departments and Agencies. Frequency/Due Date: Annually/ February 1 OMB Funding Code/Title: 11-0110-0-1-802 / Salaries and expenses Availability: Agency Abstract: This report is required of several agencies. For complete citation see 99900007. Agency Contact: (201) 395-3765. R00199-023 Annual Plant Inventory (JCP 5). Frequency/Due Date: Fiscal Year (Annually)/ 60 days after end of Fiscal Year DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farmers Home Administration R00201-003 Information on Business and Industry Loan Commitments in Excess of $200,000. Frequency/Due Date: As Required/ Upon occurrence of event Authority: H. Rept. 94-528, p. 13. Requirement: The conferees will expect the Administrator of Farmers Home Administration to advise in writing both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees of each loan made and the benefits to be derived from each such loan in excess of $200,000. Abstract: The report provides the following: name and address of applicant, project location, name and address of business (city, county, and state), amount of the loan, amount and date of previous loans, and purpose of the loan. Agency Contact: Farmers Home Administration. (202) 447-6485. Requirement: Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 7 limiting the making and insuring of loans to citizens of the United States, the Secretary of Agriculture may make and insure loans under this title to aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act, provided, that no loans may be made or insured under this title to such aliens until the Secretary issues regulations establishing the terms and conditions under which such aliens may receive loans. The Secretary shall submit the regulations to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate at least 30 days prior to the date the regulations are published in the Federal Register. Abstract: This report, if issued, will be regulations under which aliens may receive loans. Agency Contact: Farmers Home Administration. (202) 475-4021. Rural Electrification Administration R00203-002 Report of Approval of a Loan for a Large Power Project and Power Survey Officer's Certification that the Loan is Necessary. Frequency/Due Date: As Required/ Upon occurrence of event OMB Funding Code/Title: 12-3100-0-1-271 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Agriculture; Senate Availability: Agency Requirement: This report on loans for large power projects was requested in Senate Report 88-497. Abstract: This report contains the name and address of the applicant borrower and the date of the application, a description and estimated cost of the proposed generation facilities, the expected cost, long-range plans for additional construction, the reason for the REA loan, names of state agencies and commissions having jurisdiction over the applicant borrowers, and other relevant information. Agency Contact: Rural Electrification Administration. (202) 382-9547. R00203-005 Report of the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration. Frequency/Due Date: Annually/ January 20 OMB Funding Code/Title: 12-3100-0-1-271 / Salaries and expenses Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Agriculture; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Authority: Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (P.L. 74-605 § 10; 49 Stat. 1366; 7 U.S.C. 910). Availability: Agency Requirement: The Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration shall present annually to the Congress a full report on his activities with regard to all aspects of his responsibility for rural electrification and telephone service. Abstract: This report provides information on the electric program, including applications, loans, advances, payments, area coverage, service and rates, power supply, environment, engineering progress, management, accounting and auditing, safety, community development, foreign aid and training, arrangements with other power suppliers, and investigated irregularities. It also includes information on the telephone loan program, including applications, loans, advances, and repayments, supplemental financing, upgrading rural telephone service, construction progress, special projects, engineering progress, management, financial development of telephone borrowers, and investigated irregularities; civil rights and equal employment opportunity; and the administration of the Agency, including administrative efficiency, loan authorizations, administrative obligations, and financial stateAgency Contact: Rural Electrification Administration. (202) 382-1255. ments. R00203-007 Report of Receipt of Application for REA Guaranteed Loan or a Combination of REA Insured and Guaranteed Loans Totaling More Than $10,000,000 for Generation/Transmission Facilities. Frequency/Due Date: As Required/ 30 days before approval of loan or loan guarantee OMB Funding Code/Title: 12-3100-0-1-271 / Salaries and expenses Availability: Agency Requirement: The Administrator, REA, shall furnish to the Comptroller General and to Congress on the date of approval of each loan application, the pertinent information of the applicant borrower. This information shall include the reasons for seeking the loan, a description and estimated cost of the proposed generation or transmission facilities, a description of the estimated costs of generation, and any long-range plans of additional construction costs. The Administrator shall report to both House and Senate Committees, in writing, 60 days in advance of approving allocations of funds for over $2 million. Abstract: A letter report describes the facilities and costs to be financed by the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) and indicates REA plans concerning insured or guaranteed loans. Agency Contact: Rural Electrification Administration. (202) 382-9547. R00203-008 Annual Report of the Rural Telephone Bank. OMB Funding Code/Title: 12-3100-0-1-271 / Salaries and expenses Authority: Rural Electrification Act of 1971 (P.L. 92–12 § 2; 85 Stat. 33; 7 U.S.C. 945). Availability: Agency Requirement: The Telephone Bank Board shall make an annual report to the Secretary of Agriculture for transmittal to the Congress on the management of the telephone bank and on any other matters relating to the membership and functioning of the telephone bank, including any recommendations for legislation. Abstract: This annual report presents the status and activities of the Rural Telephone Bank, a major source of supplemental financing for rural telephone systems. Agency Contact: Rural Electrification Administration. (202) 382-1255. Agricultural Marketing Service under the dairy products promotion and research order, and accounting for the receipt and disbursement of all funds received by the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board under such order, shall be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees. Agency Contact: Agricultural Marketing Service. (202) 447-8755. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service R00205-003 Horse Protection Enforcement. (34VS17). OMB Funding Code/Title: 12-1600-0-1-352 / Animal and Plant Health Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Agriculture; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Authority: Horse Protection Act (P.L. 91-540 § 11; 84 Stat. 1406; 15 U.S.C. 1829). Requirement: The Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Congress an annual report regarding the protection of horses against the practice of soring and the enforcement of the prohibition against the practice of soring. The report should also include any recommendations for legislative or other actions needed. Abstract: This report provides a history of soring and describes new methods of detecting soring. It details progress since the enactment of the Horse Protection Act as well as investigations and problems encountered in law enforcement, and recommends some regulatory and legislative changes. Agency Contact: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. (301) 436-7833. Requirement: The Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the House Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry a comprehensive and detailed report with respect to the processing, inspection, and distribution of eggs and egg products and with regard to the importation of eggs and egg products. Abstract: The report deals with the continuous inspection of liquid, frozen, and dried egg products in plants to determine that such products are wholesome, unadulterated, and processed under sanitary conditions; and the periodic inspection of shell egg packing plants and hatcheries to determine the disposition of their restricted eggs. It contains data on volume of eggs, tests performed, registration of hatcheries, and other information. The report also includes information on foreign plants exporting eggs and egg products to the United States, inspectors assigned to inspect foreign plants, inspectors assigned to inspect imported eggs and egg products, and the total volume of such imports. Agency Contact: Agricultural Marketing Service. (202) 447-4476. R00205-004 Animal Welfare Enforcement. (34VS18). Frequency/Due Date: Annually/ March 31 OMB Funding Code/Title: 12-1600-0-1-352 / Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Agriculture; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Authority: Animal Welfare Act (P.L. 89-544 § 25; 80 Stat. 353; 7 U.S.C. 2154). Requirement: The Secretary of Agriculture shall annually submit to the Congress a comprehensive and detailed report identifying all research facilities, exhibitors, dealers, operators of auction sales, and other persons and establishments licensed under the Animal Welfare Act of 1970. The report should present information on all investigations and inspections conducted in enforcing the act and should recommend legislation for improvement of the administration of the act. Abstract: This report provides information to the Congress regarding: (1) the number and type of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) licensees and registrants subject to the Animal Welfare Act; (2) inspections conducted to determine compliance with USDA regulations and standards; (3) investigations of public complaints about conditions at licensed or registered establishments; and recommendations for legislative changes to improve administration of the Act. Agency Contact: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. (301) 436-7833. R00204-004 Activities Conducted Under the Dairy Products Promotion and Research Order. Frequency/Due Date: Annually/ Not later than July 1, 1985, and July 1 of each subsequent year after the date of enactment OMB Funding Code/Title: 12-4336-0-3-351 / Price support and related Authority: Dairy Products and Tobacco Adjustment Act of 1983 (P.L. Requirement: Not later than July 1, 1985, and July 1 of each year after the date of enactment, an annual report describing activities conducted Food and Nutrition Service R00207-001 National Advisory Council on Child Nutrition: Biennial Report. OMB Funding Code/Title: 12-3508-0-1-605 / Food program administration Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Agriculture; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Authority: National School Lunch Act, as amended (P.L. 91-248, § 9; 84 Stat. 213; 42 U.S.C. 1763). Requirement: The National Advisory Council on Child Nutrition shall submit a biennial report to the President and the Congress presenting the results of its study of the operation of programs carried out under the school lunch programs, the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, and any related act under which meals are provided to children. Recommendations for legislative and administrative changes should be included. Abstract: This is a report on the child nutrition programs administered by the Department of Agriculture, including recommendations for administrative and legislative changes. Agency Contact: Food and Nutrition Service. (703) 756-3632. R00207-003 National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition-Biennial Report. Frequency/Due Date: Biennially/ September 30 OMB Funding Code/Title: 12-3508-0-1-605 / Food program administration Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Education and Labor; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Authority: Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended (P.L. 95-627, § 3; 92 Stat. 3611; 42 U.S.C. 1786). Requirement: The National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition shall make a report to the President and the Congress once every 2 years presenting the results of its continuing study of the operation of the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (WIC and CSFP Programs). The report includes recommendations for legislative and administrative changes. Abstract: The report contains recommendations pertaining to changes in the operations of and legislation for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Woman, Infants and Children and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (WIC and CSFP Programs), selected program statistics, and highlights of Council activities. Agency Contact: Food and Nutrition Service. (703) 756-3730. R00207-008 Estimate of Monthly Expenditures Under the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as Amended. Frequency/Due Date: Monthly/ 15th of month OMB Funding Code/Title: 12-3505-0-1-605 / Food stamp program Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Agriculture; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Authority: Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended (P.L. 96-58, § 1; 93 Stat. 389; 7 U.S.C. 2027). Availability: Agency Geographic Relevance: National Requirement: The Secretary of Agriculture shall, by the fifteenth day of each month, submit a report to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate setting forth the Secretary's best estimate of the second preceding month's expenditure, including administrative costs, as well as the cumulative total for the fiscal year. In each monthly report, the Secretary shall also state whether there is reason to believe that reductions in the value of allotments issued to households certified to participate in the food stamp program will be necessary. Abstract: This report provides one-month and fiscal-year-to-date estimates of expenditures for the food stamp program, broken into benefit costs and administrative costs. It further reports whether allotment reductions due to budget constraints are likely to be required. Agency Contact: Food and Nutrition Service. (703) 756-3017. R00207-004 Report on Special Financial Audit Review of States with High Degree of Frequency/Due Date: As Required/ Upon occurrence of event Authority: Food Stamp Act Amendments of 1980 (P.L. 96-249, § 123; Requirement: Whenever the ratio of a state's average food stamp participation in any quarter of a fiscal year to the state's total population in that quarter exceeds 60 percent, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture shall immediately schedule a financial audit review of the sample of project areas within that state, and shall, upon completion of the audit, provide a report to the Congress of its findings and recommendations within 180 days. Abstract: The Statute referred to requires the Office of the Inspector General to make an audit of any state where participation in the Food Stamp Program reaches R00207-009 Allotment Reductions: Basis for Reduction, Manner in Which They Will Be Reduced, and Action Taken. Frequency/Due Date: As Required/ 7 days after event OMB Funding Code/Title: 12-3505-0-1-605 / Food stamp program Congressional Relevance: House Committee on Agriculture; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Authority: Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended (P.L. 96-58, § 1; 93 Stat. 389; 7 U.S.C. 2027(d)). Availability: Agency Requirement: Not later than seven days after the Secretary of Agriculture takes any action to reduce food stamp allotments (if appropriations are insufficient), he shall furnish the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a statement setting forth the basis of the Secretary's determination, the manner in which the allotments will be reduced, and the action that has been taken by the Secretary to reduce the allotments. Abstract: The report is due within seven days of action having been taken to reduce food stamp allotments. Such action has not been taken; therefore, no report has been prepared. Agency Contact: Food and Nutrition Service. (703) 756-3026. |