Notice of Intent To Request an Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 44019 [2015-18180]

Download as PDF 44019 Notices Federal Register Vol. 80, No. 142 Friday, July 24, 2015 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Research Service Notice of Intent To Request an Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Agricultural Research Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) intention to seek approval to collect information in support of research and related activities. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before September 22, 2015 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Jill Lake, ARS Webmaster, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Jill Lake, ARS Webmaster, (301) 504–5683. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Web Forms for Research Data, Models, Materials, and Publications as well as Study and Event Registration. Type of Request: Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection. OMB Number: 0518–0032. Expiration Date: December 31, 2015. Abstract: Sections 1703 and 1705 of the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA), Public Law 105–277, Title XVII, require agencies, by October 21, 2003, to provide for the option of electronic submission of information by the public. To advance GPEA goals, online forms are needed to allow the public to request from ARS research data, models, materials, and publications as well as registration for scientific studies and events. For the asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:59 Jul 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 convenience of the public, the forms itemize the information we need to provide a timely response. Information from forms will only be used by the Agency for the purposes identified. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3 minutes per response (range: 1–5 minutes). Respondents: Agricultural researchers, students and teachers, business people, members of service organizations, community groups, other Federal and local Government agencies, and the general public. Estimated Number Respondents: 5,000. This is a reduction from the 15,000 estimated number of respondents in the previous Approved Information Collection due to less actual annual respondents than originally estimated from 2012–2015. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 250 hours. Copies of forms used in this information collection can be obtained from Jill Lake, ARS Webmaster, at (301) 504–5683. The information collection extension requested by ARS is for a period of 3 years. 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 the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 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 through 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 also become a matter of public record. Dated: July 14, 2015. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Administrator, ARS. 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The proposed directives cross reference to other Forest Service directives, including those detailing aspects of Business Operations, National Forest System Management, State and Private Forestry, and Research and Development. The proposed directives were reorganized and revised to be consistent with the 2013 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Departmental Regulation No. 1350–002 ‘‘Tribal Consultation, Coordination, and Collaboration’’; Report to the Secretary, USDA Policy and Procedures Review and Recommendations: Indian Sacred Sites (2012), legislation (including the Culture and Heritage Cooperation Authority provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 [Public Law 110–246; the Farm Bill]), and input from Forest Service Field staff. The directives were last revised in 2004, with an Interim Directive issued in 2012. 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Notices
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules 
or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings 
and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, 
delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency 
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents 
appearing in this section.

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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 142 / Friday, July 24, 2015 / 
Notices

[[Page 44019]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Research Service


Notice of Intent To Request an Extension and Revision of a 
Currently Approved Information Collection

AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the 
Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) intention to seek approval to 
collect information in support of research and related activities.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before September 
22, 2015 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Jill Lake, 
ARS Webmaster, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland 20705.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Jill Lake, ARS Webmaster, 
(301) 504-5683.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Web Forms for Research Data, Models, Materials, and 
Publications as well as Study and Event Registration.
    Type of Request: Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection.
    OMB Number: 0518-0032.
    Expiration Date: December 31, 2015.
    Abstract: Sections 1703 and 1705 of the Government Paperwork 
Elimination Act (GPEA), Public Law 105-277, Title XVII, require 
agencies, by October 21, 2003, to provide for the option of electronic 
submission of information by the public. To advance GPEA goals, online 
forms are needed to allow the public to request from ARS research data, 
models, materials, and publications as well as registration for 
scientific studies and events. For the convenience of the public, the 
forms itemize the information we need to provide a timely response. 
Information from forms will only be used by the Agency for the purposes 
identified.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 3 minutes per response (range: 1-5 
minutes).
    Respondents: Agricultural researchers, students and teachers, 
business people, members of service organizations, community groups, 
other Federal and local Government agencies, and the general public.
    Estimated Number Respondents: 5,000. This is a reduction from the 
15,000 estimated number of respondents in the previous Approved 
Information Collection due to less actual annual respondents than 
originally estimated from 2012-2015.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 250 hours.
    Copies of forms used in this information collection can be obtained 
from Jill Lake, ARS Webmaster, at (301) 504-5683.
    The information collection extension requested by ARS is for a 
period of 3 years.
    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 the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions 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 through 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 also become a matter of public record.

    Dated: July 14, 2015.
Chavonda Jacobs-Young,
Administrator, ARS.
[FR Doc. 2015-18180 Filed 7-23-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3410-03-P

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