Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 70612 [E8-27679]

Download as PDF 70612 Notices Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 226 Friday, November 21, 2008 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 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES November 17, 2008. 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 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:24 Nov 20, 2008 Jkt 217001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Title: USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Application. OMB Control Number: 0503–0015. Summary of Collection: The USDA/ 1890 National Scholars Program is a joint human capital initiative between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Historical Black Land-Grant Universities. Through the program, USDA offers scholarships to high school students who are seeking a bachelor’s degree, in the fields of agriculture, food, or natural resources sciences and related majors, at one of the eighteen Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. In order for graduating high school students to be considered for the scholarship, a completed application is required. Need and Use of the Information: The information to be collected from the application includes the applicant name, address, educational background (grade point average, test scores), name of universities interested in attending, desired major, extracurricular activities, interest and habits. The information will be used to assist the selecting agencies in their process of identifying potential recipients of the scholarship. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 1,200. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 3,600. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–27679 Filed 11–20–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics; Notice of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture Meeting Agricultural Research Service. Notice of Meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the United States PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture (AC21). DATES: The meeting dates are December 17, 2008, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and December 18, 2008, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: Lincoln Room in USDA National Finance Center Client Services Office Facilities, South Building Room 1623, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Schechtman, Telephone (202) 720–3817. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The twenty-first meeting of the AC21 has been scheduled for December 17–18, 2008. The AC21 consists of members representing the biotechnology industry, farmers, commodity processors and shippers, livestock handlers, environmental and consumer groups, and academic researchers. In addition, representatives from the Departments of Commerce, Health and Human Services, and State, and the Environmental Protection Agency, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture serve as ‘‘ex officio’’ members. At this meeting, the committee will be briefed on U.S. government regulatory developments relevant to agricultural biotechnology and will complete substantive work on a paper addressing the following charge: ‘‘Genetically engineered (GE) food animals are being developed in the U.S. and abroad for food and non-food uses. What regulatory issues should the U.S. government consider with regard to the potential development and commercialization of these animals and the products produced from them? Since USDA’s legal authorities extend beyond regulation to research, education and marketing, what issues pertaining to GE animals will USDA need to consider when exercising these authorities? How might the views of different stakeholders be obtained and considered?’’ Background information regarding the work of the AC21 will be available on the USDA Web site at https:// www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_ A/7_0_1OB?navid= BIOTECH&parentnav=AGRICULTURE& navtype=RT. Requests to make oral presentations at the meeting may be sent to Michael E:\FR\FM\21NON1.SGM 21NON1

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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 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 17, 2008.
    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 
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.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

    Title: USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Application.
    OMB Control Number: 0503-0015.
    Summary of Collection: The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a 
joint human capital initiative between the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture and Historical Black Land-Grant Universities. Through the 
program, USDA offers scholarships to high school students who are 
seeking a bachelor's degree, in the fields of agriculture, food, or 
natural resources sciences and related majors, at one of the eighteen 
Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. In order for graduating 
high school students to be considered for the scholarship, a completed 
application is required.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information to be collected 
from the application includes the applicant name, address, educational 
background (grade point average, test scores), name of universities 
interested in attending, desired major, extracurricular activities, 
interest and habits. The information will be used to assist the 
selecting agencies in their process of identifying potential recipients 
of the scholarship.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 1,200.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,600.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-27679 Filed 11-20-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-P
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