Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 12147-12148 [2018-05579]

Download as PDF 12147 Notices Federal Register Vol. 83, No. 54 Tuesday, March 20, 2018 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 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES March 15, 2018. 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 April 19, 2018 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:08 Mar 19, 2018 Jkt 244001 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. Total Burden Hours: 410. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–05595 Filed 3–19–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P Food Safety and Inspection Service Title: Food Safety Behaviors and Consumer Education Focus Group Research. OMB Control Number: 0583—New. Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary (7 CFR 2.18, 2.53) as Specified in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451, et seq.). These statues mandate that FSIS protect the public by ensuring that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, and not adulterated, and correctly labeled and packaged. FSIS, Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education (OPACE) ensures that all segments of the farm-to-table chain receive valuable food safety information. The consumer education programs developed by OPACE’s Food Safety Education Staff inform the public on how to safely handle, prepare, and store meat, poultry, and processed egg products to minimize incidence of foodborne illness. OPACE strives to continuously increase consumer awareness of recommended food safety practices with the intent to improve food-handling behaviors at home. Need and Use of the Information: Information will be collected using focus groups. The focus groups will provide OPACE with the information needed to develop and disseminate effective messaging to help reduce foodborne illness attributed to the consumption of raw or undercooked meat and poultry. The lack of information would impede the Agency’s ability to provide more useful information to consumers to help reduce foodborne illness in the United States. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 1,280. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (once). PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request March 15, 2018. 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 April 19, 2018 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 E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1 12148 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 54 / Tuesday, March 20, 2018 / Notices 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: Equal Employment Opportunity Formal Complaint Form. OMB Control Number: 0508—New. Summary of Collection: Under 29 CFR 1614.104, ‘‘A complaint must be filed with the agency that allegedly discriminated against the complainant.’’ The collection of this information is the avenue by which the individual or his representative may file such a complaint. Additionally, the requested information is necessary in order for the USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) to address the alleged discriminatory action(s). Need and Use of the Information: The requested information, which can be submitted by filling out the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Formal Complaint Form or by submitting a letter, is necessary in order for the USDA OASCR to address the alleged discriminatory action. The employee, contractor, or applicant in the hiring process (respondent) is asked to provide his/her name, mailing address, property address, telephone number, email address, and the name and contact information for the representative. A brief description of who was involved in the alleged discriminatory action, what occurred, and when the event occurred, is requested. Formal complaints must be filed within 15 calendar days of the date the Notice of Right to File a Complaint is received. If information regarding the alleged discrimination is not collected from the individual who believes he/she has experience discrimination, it would not be possible for the USDA to address and rectify the alleged discrimination. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 46. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 15. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–05579 Filed 3–19–18; 8:45 am] daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 3410–9R–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Michigan Advisory Committee AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:08 Mar 19, 2018 Jkt 244001 ACTION: Announcement of meeting. Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Michigan Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Monday, April 2, 2017, at 2pm EDT for the purpose discussing a project proposal to study the civil rights impact of female genital mutilation in the state. DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, April 2, 2018, at 2 p.m. EST Public Call Information: Dial: 800– 946–0783, Conference ID: 3589903 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or 312–353– 8311. SUMMARY: Members of the public can listen to the discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the above toll-free call-in number. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. The conference call operator will ask callers to identify themselves, the organization they are affiliated with (if any), and an email address prior to placing callers into the conference room. Callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877– 8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Midwestern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (312) 353–8324, or emailed to Carolyn Allen at callen@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at (312) 353–8311. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Midwestern Regional Office, as they SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Michigan Advisory Committee link (https://www.facadatabase.gov/ committee/meetings.aspx?cid=255). Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s website, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at the above email or street address. Agenda Welcome and Introductions Discussion: Civil Rights and Female Genital Mutilation in Michigan Public Comment Future Plans and Actions Adjournment Dated: March 14, 2018. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2018–05553 Filed 3–19–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Rhode Island Advisory Committee Commission on Civil Rights. Announcement of monthly planning meetings. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a planning meeting of the Rhode Island State Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene by conference call, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). The purpose of the meeting is to review and vote on the project proposal on predatory lending and to discuss and plan other civil rights projects. DATES: Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). Public Call-In Information: Conference call number: 1–888–334– 3020 and conference call ID: 8405258. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evelyn Bohor, at ero@usccr.gov or by phone at 202–376–7533 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested members of the public may listen to the discussion by calling the following tollfree conference call number: 1–888– 334–3020 and conference call ID: 8405258. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 20, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12147-12148]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-05579]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 15, 2018.
    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 April 
19, 2018 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: 
[email protected] 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

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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: Equal Employment Opportunity Formal Complaint Form.
    OMB Control Number: 0508--New.
    Summary of Collection: Under 29 CFR 1614.104, ``A complaint must be 
filed with the agency that allegedly discriminated against the 
complainant.'' The collection of this information is the avenue by 
which the individual or his representative may file such a complaint. 
Additionally, the requested information is necessary in order for the 
USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) to 
address the alleged discriminatory action(s).
    Need and Use of the Information: The requested information, which 
can be submitted by filling out the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 
Formal Complaint Form or by submitting a letter, is necessary in order 
for the USDA OASCR to address the alleged discriminatory action. The 
employee, contractor, or applicant in the hiring process (respondent) 
is asked to provide his/her name, mailing address, property address, 
telephone number, email address, and the name and contact information 
for the representative. A brief description of who was involved in the 
alleged discriminatory action, what occurred, and when the event 
occurred, is requested. Formal complaints must be filed within 15 
calendar days of the date the Notice of Right to File a Complaint is 
received. If information regarding the alleged discrimination is not 
collected from the individual who believes he/she has experience 
discrimination, it would not be possible for the USDA to address and 
rectify the alleged discrimination.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 46.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 15.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-05579 Filed 3-19-18; 8:45 am]
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