Information Collection; Northern Research Station's Outreach Opportunity Questionnaire, 19461 [E7-7372]

Download as PDF 19461 Notices Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 74 Wednesday, April 18, 2007 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 Forest Service Information Collection; Northern Research Station’s Outreach Opportunity Questionnaire Forest Service, USDA. Notice; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the Northern Research Station’s (NRS) Outreach Opportunity Questionnaire. Comments must be received in writing on or before June 18, 2007 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 the Northern Research Station, Attention: Judy Terrell, Forest Service, USDA, 11 Campus Boulevard, Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 610–557–4095 or by e-mail to: jterrell@fs.fed.us. The public may inspect comments received at USDA Forest Service, 11 Campus Boulevard, Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073 during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 610–557–4257 to facilitate entry to the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Terrell, Administrative Services, 610– 557–4257. Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Northern Research Station’s Outreach Opportunity Questionnaire. OMB Number: 0596–NEW. Type of Request: New. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:04 Apr 17, 2007 Jkt 211001 Abstract: This information collection is proposed in order to gather information from students attending local college and university career fairs regarding the effectiveness of the information provided by Forest Service personnel on career opportunities in the Forest Service. The information collection is necessary to evaluate and determine the effectiveness of the Forest Service Northern Research Station’s (NRS) Civil Rights Outreach Program. Forest Service Civil Rights personnel will use a postcard size form to collect evaluation information from students regarding presentations at career day events at colleges and universities. Data received will appear in reports provided to the Department of Agriculture, senior Forest Service officials, the NRS Director, and the NRS Civil Rights Diversity Committee. This information is a vital component in the analysis of Agency outreach efforts. Estimate of Annual Burden: 10 minutes (.17 hours). Type of Respondents: University/ College students. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 500. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 85 hours. Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the 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 respondents, including the use of 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 request for Office of Management and Budget approval. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: April 13, 2007. Ann M. Bartuska, Deputy Chief, Research and Development. [FR Doc. E7–7372 Filed 4–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council will meet in Biloxi, Mississippi, June 5– 7, 2007. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss emerging issues in urban and community forestry. DATES: The meeting will be held on June 5–7, 2007. ADDRESSES: The business meetings on June 5 and 7 will be held at the Quality Inn, 2416 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS. A Catastrophic Storms and Urban Forests public listening session will be held on June 6 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, 2350 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS. Written comments concerning this meeting should be addressed to Suzanne M. del Villar, Executive Assistant, National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, P.O. Box 1003, Sugarloaf, CA 92386– 1003. Comments may also be sent via email to sdelvillar@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to (909) 585–9527. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry, 201 14th Street, SW., 1 Central Yates Building, Washington, DC. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 202–205–1057 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne M. del Villar, Urban and Community Forestry Staff, (909) 585– 9268, or via e-mail at sdelvillar@fs.fed.us, Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1

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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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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Information Collection; Northern Research Station's Outreach 
Opportunity Questionnaire

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and 
organizations on the Northern Research Station's (NRS) Outreach 
Opportunity Questionnaire.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before June 18, 2007 
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 the 
Northern Research Station, Attention: Judy Terrell, Forest Service, 
USDA, 11 Campus Boulevard, Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073.
    Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 610-557-4095 or by 
e-mail to: jterrell@fs.fed.us.
    The public may inspect comments received at USDA Forest Service, 11 
Campus Boulevard, Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073 during normal 
business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 610-557-4257 
to facilitate entry to the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Terrell, Administrative Services, 
610-557-4257. Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Relay 
Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, 
including holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Northern Research Station's Outreach Opportunity 
Questionnaire.
    OMB Number: 0596-NEW.
    Type of Request: New.
    Abstract: This information collection is proposed in order to 
gather information from students attending local college and university 
career fairs regarding the effectiveness of the information provided by 
Forest Service personnel on career opportunities in the Forest Service. 
The information collection is necessary to evaluate and determine the 
effectiveness of the Forest Service Northern Research Station's (NRS) 
Civil Rights Outreach Program.
    Forest Service Civil Rights personnel will use a postcard size form 
to collect evaluation information from students regarding presentations 
at career day events at colleges and universities. Data received will 
appear in reports provided to the Department of Agriculture, senior 
Forest Service officials, the NRS Director, and the NRS Civil Rights 
Diversity Committee. This information is a vital component in the 
analysis of Agency outreach efforts.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: 10 minutes (.17 hours).
    Type of Respondents: University/College students.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 500.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 85 hours.
    Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information 
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the 
functions of the agency, including whether the information will have 
practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's 
estimate of the burden of the 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 
respondents, including the use of 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 request for Office of 
Management and Budget approval.

    Dated: April 13, 2007.
Ann M. Bartuska,
Deputy Chief, Research and Development.
 [FR Doc. E7-7372 Filed 4-17-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P
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