Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 36728 [2017-16544]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 150 (Monday, August 7, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 36728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-16544]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 2, 2017.
    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 
are requested regarding (1) 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; (2) the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden 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 through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by 
September 6, 2017 will be considered. Written comments should be 
addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New 
Executive Office Building, 725--17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. 
Commenters are encouraged to submit their comments to OMB via email to: 
OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental 
Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-
7602. 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 Advocacy and Outreach

    Title: USDA/HSI Scholars Program Applications.
    OMB Control Number: 0503-New.
    Summary of Collection: The purpose of the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Scholars Program 
is to strengthen the long-term partnership between USDA and the HSIs; 
to increase the number of students studying and graduating in food, 
agriculture, natural resources, and other related fields of study, to 
develop a pool of scientists and professionals to fill jobs in the 
food, agricultural, natural resources system; and to create a talent 
pipeline for USDA. The USDA/HSI Scholars Program is a joint human 
capital initiative between the USDA and Hispanic-Serving Institutions. 
Through the program, USDA will offer scholarships to high school and 
college students who are seeking a bachelor's degree in the field of 
agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related disciplines 
at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The USDA/HSI Scholars Program will 
offer scholarships and internships for a period of up to 4 years. The 
authority to collect this information is under 5 CFR 213.3102(r).
    Need and Use of the Information: Information will be collected to 
determine the eligibility of applicants to the USDA/HSI Scholars 
Program. Each applicant to the program will be required to apply to 
announcements of the USDA/HSI Scholars Program and submit an 
application with required documentation. The required documentation 
will include: (1) A resume; (2) Proof of acceptance or enrollment in 
school, a letter of acceptance, or proof of registration, or letter 
from school official on official letterhead; (3) A copy of the last 
high school or college transcript; and (4) Two letters of 
recommendation. The collected information is needed to review all 
components of the application for completeness; and determine if the 
application meets the minimum eligibility requirements to be considered 
for the USDA/HSI Scholars Program. Also the collected information will 
be used to determine if the applicants are a good fit for the 
university and agency based on their proposed major, interest, future 
academic/professional goals, and grade point average. Without the 
information the USDA/HSI Scholars Program would not be able to function 
consistently.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 600.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 600.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-16544 Filed 8-4-17; 8:45 am]
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