National Agricultural Library; Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information, 2512 [E6-367]

Download as PDF 2512 Notices Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 10 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 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 National Agricultural Library; Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural Library. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the National Agricultural Library’s intent to request approval for a new electronic mailing list subscription form from those working with water quality and water resources. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by March 23, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Joseph Makuch, Coordinator, Water Quality Information Center, National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705–2351. Comments may be sent by facsimile to (301) 504–6409. Submit electronic comments to: wqic@nal.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Makuch (301) 504–6077. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Electronic Mailing List Subscription Form. OMB Number: Not yet assigned. Expiration Date: Not yet assigned. Type of Request: Approval for data collection from individuals working in the areas of water quality and water resources. Abstract: The form would include the following items: This form contains five items and is used to collect information about participants who are interested in joining an electronic discussion group. The form collects data to see if a person is eligible to join the discussion group. Because these electronic discussion sroberts on PROD1PC69 with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:57 Jan 13, 2006 Jkt 208001 groups are only available to people who work in the areas of water quality and water resources, it is necessary to gather this information. The questionnaire asks for the person’s name, e-mail address, job title, work affiliation, and topics of interest. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 minute per response. Respondents: Individuals who are interested in joining an electronic discussion group. Estimated Number of Respondents: 750 per year. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 750 minutes or 12.5 hours. 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and the 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 respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technology. Comments should be sent to the address in the preamble. All responses to the notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: December 14, 2005. Antoinette A. Betschart, Associate Administrator, ARS. [FR Doc. E6–367 Filed 1–13–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request January 11, 2006. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 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 should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250–7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Monitoring Trends in the Public Health Nutrition Workforce. OMB Control Number: 0584–NEW. Summary of Collection: The Food and Nutrition Service Programs (FNS) wishes to conduct a study to monitor trends in the education and training, work experience, areas of practice, and training needs of the public health nutrition workforce at the state and local government levels. FNS will conduct a survey to obtain information to assess the agency’s efforts to recruit and retain public health and community nutritionists to staff the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). There are two levels of respondents: (1) the 55 designated state and territorial E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1

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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. 71, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 17, 2006 / 
Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


National Agricultural Library; Notice of Intent To Seek Approval 
To Collect Information

AGENCY: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural 
Library.

SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. 
L. 104-13) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 
CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the 
National Agricultural Library's intent to request approval for a new 
electronic mailing list subscription form from those working with water 
quality and water resources.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by March 23, 2006 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Joseph 
Makuch, Coordinator, Water Quality Information Center, National 
Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705-
2351. Comments may be sent by facsimile to (301) 504-6409. Submit 
electronic comments to: wqic@nal.usda.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Makuch (301) 504-6077.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Electronic Mailing List Subscription Form.
    OMB Number: Not yet assigned.
    Expiration Date: Not yet assigned.
    Type of Request: Approval for data collection from individuals 
working in the areas of water quality and water resources.
    Abstract: The form would include the following items:
    This form contains five items and is used to collect information 
about participants who are interested in joining an electronic 
discussion group. The form collects data to see if a person is eligible 
to join the discussion group. Because these electronic discussion 
groups are only available to people who work in the areas of water 
quality and water resources, it is necessary to gather this 
information. The questionnaire asks for the person's name, e-mail 
address, job title, work affiliation, and topics of interest.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 1 minute per response.
    Respondents: Individuals who are interested in joining an 
electronic discussion group.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 750 per year.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 750 minutes or 12.5 
hours.
    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; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and the 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 
respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technology. Comments should be sent to the address 
in the preamble. All responses to the notice will be summarized and 
included in the request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
approval. All comments will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: December 14, 2005.
Antoinette A. Betschart,
Associate Administrator, ARS.
 [FR Doc. E6-367 Filed 1-13-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-03-P
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