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720–8435. E-mail:
Michele.Brooks@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office
of Management and Budget’s (OMB)
regulation (5 CFR part 1320) implanting
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires
that interested members of the public
and affected agencies have an
opportunity to comment on information
collection and recordkeeping activities
(see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice
identifies an information collection that
RUS is submitting to OMB for
extension.
Comments are invited on (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
assumption 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 the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques on
other forms of information technology.
Comments may be sent to: Joyce
McNeil, Program Development and
Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities
Service, 1400 Independence Ave., SW.,
Room 5166—South Building, STOP
1522, Washington, DC 20250–1522.
FAX: (202) 720–8435.
Title: 7 CFR part 1777, Section 306C
Water and Waste Disposal (WWD) Loans
and Grants.
OMB Control Number: 0572–0109.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: Section 306C of the
Consolidated Farm and Rural
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926c)
authorizes the Rural Utilities Service to
make loans and grants to low-income
rural communities whose residents face
significant health risks. These
communities do not have access to, or
are not served by, adequate affordable
water supply systems or waste disposal
facilities. The loans and grants will be
available to provide water and waste
disposal facilities and services to these
communities, as determined by the
Secretary.
The Section 306C WWD Loans and
Grants program is administered through
7 CFR part 1777.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
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is estimated to average 9 hours per
response.
Respondents: Not for profits; State,
Local or Tribal Government.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 9 hours.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from Joyce McNeil,
Program Development and Regulatory
Analysis, Rural Utilities Service at (202)
720–0812. FAX: (202) 720–4120.
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: March 24, 2010.
Jonathan Adelstein,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Institute of Food and
Agriculture
Notice of Intent To Request an
Extension of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
AGENCY: National Institute of Food and
Agriculture, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) regulations (5 CFR part 1320),
which implement the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35), this notice announces the
National Institute of Food and
Agriculture’s (NIFA) intention to
request an extension for the currently
approved information collection for the
NIFA Current Research Information
System (CRIS).
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by June 1, 2010, to be
assured of consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments
concerning this notice and requests for
copies of the information collection may
be submitted by any of the following
methods: jhitchcock@nifa.usda.gov; Fax:
202–720–0857; Mail: Information
Systems and Technology Management,
NIFA, USDA, STOP 2216, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–2216; Hand
Delivery/Courier: 800 9th Street, SW.,
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Waterfront Centre, Room 4217,
Washington, DC 20024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jason Hitchcock, Director of
Information, Policy, Planning, and
Training; Information Systems and
Technology Management; NIFA/USDA;
E-mail: jhitchcock@nifa.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: NIFA Current Research
Information System.
OMB Number: 0524–0042.
Expiration Date of Current Approval:
June 30, 2010.
Type of Request: Intent to extend
currently approved information
collection for three years.
Abstract: The United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA),
National Institute of Food and
Agriculture (NIFA) administers several
competitive, peer-reviewed research,
education, and extension programs,
under which awards of a high-priority
are made. These programs are
authorized pursuant to the authorities
contained in the National Agricultural
Research, Extension, and Teaching
Policy Act of 1977, as amended (7
U.S.C. 3101 et seq.); the Smith-Lever
Act (7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.); and other
legislative authorities. NIFA also
administers several formula funded
research programs. The programs are
authorized pursuant to the authorities
contained in the McIntire-Stennis
Cooperative Forestry Research Act of
October 10, 1962 (16 U.S.C. 582a et
seq.); the Hatch Act of 1887, as amended
(7 U.S.C. 361a–i); Section 1445 of Public
Law 95–113, the Food and Agriculture
Act of 1977, as amended (7 U.S.C.
3222); and Section 1433 of Subtitle E
(Sections 1429–1439), Title XIV of
Public Law 95–113, as amended (7
U.S.C. 3191–3201). Each formula
funded program is subject to a set of
administrative requirements;
‘‘Administrative Manual for the
McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry
Research Program,’’ the ‘‘Administrative
Manual for the Hatch Research
Program,’’ the ‘‘Administrative Manual
for the Evans-Allen Cooperative
Agricultural Research Program,’’ and the
‘‘Administrative Manual for the
Continuing Animal Health and Disease
Research Program.’’
The Current Research Information
System (CRIS) is the USDA’s
documentation and reporting system
(CRIS forms AD–416, AD–417, AD–419,
and AD–421) and constitute a necessary
information collection for publiclysupported projects as set forth in
requirements established in 7 CFR Parts
3400 through 3430 pertaining to the
aforementioned authorities. This
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information collection is necessary in
order to provide descriptive information
regarding individual research activities,
education activities, extension
activities, and integrated activities to
document expenditures and staff
support for the activities, and to monitor
the progress and impact of such
activities.
The historical mission of CRIS,
broadly stated, is to document the
research activities of USDA and the
State agricultural research system
partners, to satisfy a variety of reporting
requirements, and to provide access to
research information. This mission
supports one of NIFA’s primary
functions, as stated in the agency
strategic plan, of providing program
leadership to identify, develop, and
manage programs to support universitybased and other institutional research.
The boundaries and scope of the CRIS
mission have been expanded to a more
comprehensive purpose of documenting
all of the research, education, extension,
and integrated activities funded or
managed by NIFA. As such, the
information collected for CRIS can be
utilized in an essentially unlimited
number of ways for a wide array of
purposes. Generally, CRIS provides
ready access to information through
public web accessible data as well as
individually requested, customized
reports and services for agency officials,
program leaders, administrators, and
managers. The information provided
helps users to keep abreast of the latest
developments in agricultural, food
science, human nutrition and forestry
research and education; track resource
utilization in specific target areas of
work; plan for future activities; plan for
resource allocation to research,
education, and extension programs;
avoid costly duplication of effort; aid in
coordination of efforts addressing
similar problems in different locations;
and aid research, education, and
extension workers in establishing
valuable contacts within the agricultural
community.
Descriptive information pertaining to
documented projects is available to the
general public as well as the research,
education, and extension community
contributing to CRIS. Limited financial
information is available on individual
grants and cooperative agreements as
well as summary financial information
through the CRIS Web site. A
cooperating institution, including a state
agricultural experiment station, state
forestry school, 1862 land grant
institution, or 1890 land grant
institution has access to all of the data
pertaining to that institution. Many
institutions take advantage of this
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access, utilizing CRIS system facilities
to manage the research programs at their
institution. In addition, NIFA staff
members can request specialized reports
directly from the CRIS staff. These
requests can include financial
disclosure pertaining to a particular
subject area or targeted program. The
nature of this type of request
characterizes one of the strengths of the
CRIS information collection. The system
collects obligations and expenditures on
individual projects; however,
information can be retrieved and
aggregated based on subject areas or
targeted programs, and corresponding
financial information can be tabulated
accordingly. The inclusion of subjectbased classifications and subject
specific descriptive fields supports a
unique retrieval capability in this
system. The information can be utilized
nationally, regionally, or at more
detailed levels, by program leaders,
budget officials, and administrators to
identify resource utilization, monitor
research, education, and extension
activity in specific target areas, and
support decision making and resource
allocation, not just on individual
projects, but also for specific program
areas. This combination of system
capabilities facilitates program
evaluation, accountability, and decision
making processes.
Out of an initiative of the Research
Business Models (RBM) Subcommittee
of the Committee on Science (CoS), a
committee of the National Science and
Technology Council (NSTC), came the
Research Performance Progress Report
(RPPR). The RPPR is a new uniform
format for reporting performance
progress on Federally-funded research
projects. Upon implementation, the
RPPR will be used by agencies that
support research and research-related
activities for use in submission of
interim progress reports. It is intended
to replace other interim performance
reporting formats currently in use by
agencies. In anticipation of the RPPR’s
implementation, NIFA is working to
align activities with that effort.
Currently, NIFA plans to begin an
incremental transition from CRIS to
REEport, a new reporting system which
format is based on the RPPR, beginning
October 1, 2010. A separate information
collection Federal Register notice will
be prepared and published in the near
future for REEport.
Estimate of Burden: NIFA is
increasing the number of respondents
for each component of the previous
information collection to account for
increased use of this system by new and
existing programs. No changes have
been made to the burden per response
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from the previous approval. NIFA
estimates the number of respondents for
the AD–416 form to be 4,096 with an
estimated response time of 3.9 hours,
representing a total annual burden of
15,974 hours. It is estimated the AD–417
will have 4,096 respondents with an
estimated response time of .7 hours,
representing a total annual burden of
2,867 hours. NIFA estimates that the
number of respondents for the AD–419
will be 15,199 with an estimated
response time of 1.4 hours, representing
a total annual burden of 21,279 hours.
The AD–421 is estimated to have 12,584
respondents and an estimated response
time of 2.7 hours, representing a total
annual burden of 33,977 hours. For this
CRIS information collection NIFA
estimates a total of 74,097 annual
burden hours.
Comments: 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; (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;
and (e) the expanded use of CRIS forms
for education and extension programs,
particularly programs that are
competitive, project-based, and funded
under section 3(d) of the Smith-Lever
Act.
Done at Washington, DC, this March 23,
2010.
Molly Jahn,
Acting Under Secretary, Research, Education,
and Economics.
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2010-0008]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Importation of Live Poultry, Poultry
Meat, and Other Poultry Products From
Specified Regions
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Notice of Intent To Request an Extension of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
AGENCY: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations (5 CFR part 1320),
which implement the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter
35), this notice announces the National Institute of Food and
Agriculture's (NIFA) intention to request an extension for the
currently approved information collection for the NIFA Current Research
Information System (CRIS).
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by June 1,
2010, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning this notice and requests for
copies of the information collection may be submitted by any of the
following methods: jhitchcock@nifa.usda.gov; Fax: 202-720-0857; Mail:
Information Systems and Technology Management, NIFA, USDA, STOP 2216,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-2216; Hand
Delivery/Courier: 800 9th Street, SW., Waterfront Centre, Room 4217,
Washington, DC 20024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Hitchcock, Director of
Information, Policy, Planning, and Training; Information Systems and
Technology Management; NIFA/USDA; E-mail: jhitchcock@nifa.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: NIFA Current Research Information System.
OMB Number: 0524-0042.
Expiration Date of Current Approval: June 30, 2010.
Type of Request: Intent to extend currently approved information
collection for three years.
Abstract: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) administers several
competitive, peer-reviewed research, education, and extension programs,
under which awards of a high-priority are made. These programs are
authorized pursuant to the authorities contained in the National
Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as
amended (7 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.); the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 341 et
seq.); and other legislative authorities. NIFA also administers several
formula funded research programs. The programs are authorized pursuant
to the authorities contained in the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative
Forestry Research Act of October 10, 1962 (16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.); the
Hatch Act of 1887, as amended (7 U.S.C. 361a-i); Section 1445 of Public
Law 95-113, the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977, as amended (7 U.S.C.
3222); and Section 1433 of Subtitle E (Sections 1429-1439), Title XIV
of Public Law 95-113, as amended (7 U.S.C. 3191-3201). Each formula
funded program is subject to a set of administrative requirements;
``Administrative Manual for the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry
Research Program,'' the ``Administrative Manual for the Hatch Research
Program,'' the ``Administrative Manual for the Evans-Allen Cooperative
Agricultural Research Program,'' and the ``Administrative Manual for
the Continuing Animal Health and Disease Research Program.''
The Current Research Information System (CRIS) is the USDA's
documentation and reporting system (CRIS forms AD-416, AD-417, AD-419,
and AD-421) and constitute a necessary information collection for
publicly-supported projects as set forth in requirements established in
7 CFR Parts 3400 through 3430 pertaining to the aforementioned
authorities. This
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information collection is necessary in order to provide descriptive
information regarding individual research activities, education
activities, extension activities, and integrated activities to document
expenditures and staff support for the activities, and to monitor the
progress and impact of such activities.
The historical mission of CRIS, broadly stated, is to document the
research activities of USDA and the State agricultural research system
partners, to satisfy a variety of reporting requirements, and to
provide access to research information. This mission supports one of
NIFA's primary functions, as stated in the agency strategic plan, of
providing program leadership to identify, develop, and manage programs
to support university-based and other institutional research. The
boundaries and scope of the CRIS mission have been expanded to a more
comprehensive purpose of documenting all of the research, education,
extension, and integrated activities funded or managed by NIFA. As
such, the information collected for CRIS can be utilized in an
essentially unlimited number of ways for a wide array of purposes.
Generally, CRIS provides ready access to information through public web
accessible data as well as individually requested, customized reports
and services for agency officials, program leaders, administrators, and
managers. The information provided helps users to keep abreast of the
latest developments in agricultural, food science, human nutrition and
forestry research and education; track resource utilization in specific
target areas of work; plan for future activities; plan for resource
allocation to research, education, and extension programs; avoid costly
duplication of effort; aid in coordination of efforts addressing
similar problems in different locations; and aid research, education,
and extension workers in establishing valuable contacts within the
agricultural community.
Descriptive information pertaining to documented projects is
available to the general public as well as the research, education, and
extension community contributing to CRIS. Limited financial information
is available on individual grants and cooperative agreements as well as
summary financial information through the CRIS Web site. A cooperating
institution, including a state agricultural experiment station, state
forestry school, 1862 land grant institution, or 1890 land grant
institution has access to all of the data pertaining to that
institution. Many institutions take advantage of this access, utilizing
CRIS system facilities to manage the research programs at their
institution. In addition, NIFA staff members can request specialized
reports directly from the CRIS staff. These requests can include
financial disclosure pertaining to a particular subject area or
targeted program. The nature of this type of request characterizes one
of the strengths of the CRIS information collection. The system
collects obligations and expenditures on individual projects; however,
information can be retrieved and aggregated based on subject areas or
targeted programs, and corresponding financial information can be
tabulated accordingly. The inclusion of subject-based classifications
and subject specific descriptive fields supports a unique retrieval
capability in this system. The information can be utilized nationally,
regionally, or at more detailed levels, by program leaders, budget
officials, and administrators to identify resource utilization, monitor
research, education, and extension activity in specific target areas,
and support decision making and resource allocation, not just on
individual projects, but also for specific program areas. This
combination of system capabilities facilitates program evaluation,
accountability, and decision making processes.
Out of an initiative of the Research Business Models (RBM)
Subcommittee of the Committee on Science (CoS), a committee of the
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), came the Research
Performance Progress Report (RPPR). The RPPR is a new uniform format
for reporting performance progress on Federally-funded research
projects. Upon implementation, the RPPR will be used by agencies that
support research and research-related activities for use in submission
of interim progress reports. It is intended to replace other interim
performance reporting formats currently in use by agencies. In
anticipation of the RPPR's implementation, NIFA is working to align
activities with that effort. Currently, NIFA plans to begin an
incremental transition from CRIS to REEport, a new reporting system
which format is based on the RPPR, beginning October 1, 2010. A
separate information collection Federal Register notice will be
prepared and published in the near future for REEport.
Estimate of Burden: NIFA is increasing the number of respondents
for each component of the previous information collection to account
for increased use of this system by new and existing programs. No
changes have been made to the burden per response from the previous
approval. NIFA estimates the number of respondents for the AD-416 form
to be 4,096 with an estimated response time of 3.9 hours, representing
a total annual burden of 15,974 hours. It is estimated the AD-417 will
have 4,096 respondents with an estimated response time of .7 hours,
representing a total annual burden of 2,867 hours. NIFA estimates that
the number of respondents for the AD-419 will be 15,199 with an
estimated response time of 1.4 hours, representing a total annual
burden of 21,279 hours. The AD-421 is estimated to have 12,584
respondents and an estimated response time of 2.7 hours, representing a
total annual burden of 33,977 hours. For this CRIS information
collection NIFA estimates a total of 74,097 annual burden hours.
Comments: 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; (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; and (e)
the expanded use of CRIS forms for education and extension programs,
particularly programs that are competitive, project-based, and funded
under section 3(d) of the Smith-Lever Act.
Done at Washington, DC, this March 23, 2010.
Molly Jahn,
Acting Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics.
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