Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 18684 [E9-9437]

Download as PDF 18684 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 78 / Friday, April 24, 2009 / Notices Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.2 hours per response. Type of Respondents: Individuals attending or interested in attending 1994 Land Grant Institutions, teachers, principals, and guidance counselors. Estimated Number of Respondents: 480. Estimated Number of Responses: 1440. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4320. 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; (2) 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; (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 those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Lawrence Shorty, Director, USDA/1994 Program, OASCR, USDA, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Mail Stop 9577, Washington, DC 20250. All comments received will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same address. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Lawrence Shorty, Director, USDA/1994 Program, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Agriculture. [FR Doc. E9–9288 Filed 4–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES April 21, 2009. 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:20 Apr 23, 2009 Jkt 217001 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. Natural Resources and Conservation Service Title: Volunteer Program—Earth Team. OMB Control Number: 0578–0024. Summary of Collection: Volunteers have been a valuable human resource to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) since 1985. NRCS is authorized by the Federal Personnel Manual (FPM) Supplement 296–33, Subchapter 22, to recruit, train and accept, with regard to Civil Service classification law, rules, or regulations, the service of individuals to serve without compensation. Volunteers may assist in any agency program/project and may perform any activities which agency employees are allowed to do. Volunteers must be 14 years of age. NRCS will collect information using NRCS forms. Need and Use of the Information: NRCS will collect information on the type of skills and type of work the volunteers are interested in doing. NRCS will also collect information to PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the volunteer program. Without the information, NRCS would not know which individuals are interested in volunteering. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 16,100. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Biennially. Total Burden Hours: 528. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E9–9437 Filed 4–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request April 21, 2009. 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, D.C. 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 E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 21, 2009.
    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.

Natural Resources and Conservation Service

    Title: Volunteer Program--Earth Team.
    OMB Control Number: 0578-0024.
    Summary of Collection: Volunteers have been a valuable human 
resource to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) since 
1985. NRCS is authorized by the Federal Personnel Manual (FPM) 
Supplement 296-33, Subchapter 22, to recruit, train and accept, with 
regard to Civil Service classification law, rules, or regulations, the 
service of individuals to serve without compensation. Volunteers may 
assist in any agency program/project and may perform any activities 
which agency employees are allowed to do. Volunteers must be 14 years 
of age. NRCS will collect information using NRCS forms.
    Need and Use of the Information: NRCS will collect information on 
the type of skills and type of work the volunteers are interested in 
doing. NRCS will also collect information to implement and evaluate the 
effectiveness of the volunteer program. Without the information, NRCS 
would not know which individuals are interested in volunteering.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or 
other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 16,100.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Biennially.
    Total Burden Hours: 528.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-9437 Filed 4-23-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-16-P
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