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Download as PDF 11134 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 32 / Friday, February 15, 2013 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 11, 2013. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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. Food and Nutrition Service Title: Special Nutrition Program Operations Study—Year 2. OMB Control Number: 0584–0562. Summary of Collections: The objective of the Special Nutrition Program Operations Study (SNPOS) is to collect timely data on policies, administrative, and operational issues on the Child Nutrition Programs. The ultimate goal of the study is to analyze these data and provide input for new legislation on Child Nutrition (CN) VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:09 Feb 14, 2013 Jkt 229001 Programs as well as to provide pertinent technical assistance and training to program implementation staff. This study is necessary to implement Sec. 28(a)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. This legislation directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to carry out annual national performance assessments of the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program. Need and Use of the Information: The purpose of the study is to implement a modular data collection system and collect routine data on specific aspects of the child nutrition program, specifically on the program characteristics, administration, and operation of CN programs. The finding from this study survey will be used to identify program operational and policy issues, and topic for technical assistance and training. The information will be collected from a nationally representative sample of School Food Authorities Directors, State Child Nutrition Directors and School Food Service Managers. Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; Not-forprofit institutions. Number of Respondents: 2,316. Frequency of Responses: Reporting; Other (One time) . Total Burden Hours: 5,094. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–03541 Filed 2–14–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 11, 2013. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Agricultural Research Service Title: Patent License Application. OMB Control Number: 0518–0003. Summary of Collection: Public Law 96–517, HR 209 (Technology Transfer Commercialization Act of 2000), and 37 CFR Part 404 requires Federal agencies to use the patent system to promote the utilization of inventions arising from federally supported research and provide the authority to grant patent licenses. 37 CFR 404.8 specifies the information which must be submitted by a patent license applicant to the Federal agency having custody of a patent. Need and Use of the Information: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will collect identifying information on the applicant, identifying information for the business, and a detailed description for development and/or marketing of the invention using form AD–761. The information collected is used to determine whether the applicant has both a complete and sufficient plan for developing and marketing the invention and the necessary manufacturing, marketing, technical, and financial resources to carry out the submitted plan. Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 75. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 225. E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 11, 2013.
    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.

Food and Nutrition Service

    Title: Special Nutrition Program Operations Study--Year 2.
    OMB Control Number: 0584-0562.
    Summary of Collections: The objective of the Special Nutrition 
Program Operations Study (SNPOS) is to collect timely data on policies, 
administrative, and operational issues on the Child Nutrition Programs. 
The ultimate goal of the study is to analyze these data and provide 
input for new legislation on Child Nutrition (CN) Programs as well as 
to provide pertinent technical assistance and training to program 
implementation staff. This study is necessary to implement Sec. 
28(a)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. This 
legislation directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to carry out 
annual national performance assessments of the School Breakfast Program 
and the National School Lunch Program.
    Need and Use of the Information: The purpose of the study is to 
implement a modular data collection system and collect routine data on 
specific aspects of the child nutrition program, specifically on the 
program characteristics, administration, and operation of CN programs. 
The finding from this study survey will be used to identify program 
operational and policy issues, and topic for technical assistance and 
training. The information will be collected from a nationally 
representative sample of School Food Authorities Directors, State Child 
Nutrition Directors and School Food Service Managers.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government; 
Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 2,316.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting; Other (One time) .
    Total Burden Hours: 5,094.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-03541 Filed 2-14-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P
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