Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 33620 [2020-11766]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 2, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 33620]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-11766]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 27, 2020.
    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. 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 July 2, 
2020 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for the 
proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of 
the publication of this notice on the following website 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information 
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for 
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
    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 Partnerships and Public Engagement

    Title: Community of Faith and Opportunity Initiative.
    OMB Control Number: 0503-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The Office of Partnerships and Public 
Engagement (OPPE) (previously known as the Office of Advocacy and 
Outreach) was established pursuant to section 226B of the Department of 
Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6934), as added by 
section 14013 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, Public 
Law 110-246. The OPPE was established to improve access to USDA 
programs and services by small farms and ranches, beginning farmers and 
ranchers, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Delegations 
from the Assistant Secretary for Administration to the Director, OPPE 
are reflected in 7 CFR 2.94 and include certain outreach functions 
previously carried out by other elements within USDA.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Communities of Faith and 
Opportunity initiative seeks to better understand the challenges facing 
rural and underserved communities across the country, while also 
providing outreach and assistance to build the local capacity needed to 
address community challenges. Communities are invited to participate in 
outreach summits, capacity building workshops, as well as provide 
additional information to become a Community of Faith and Opportunity.
    Respondents will be required to submit a mailing address, 
telephone, and email address for themselves, the name and email address 
for any partners and/or potential stakeholders. They will also be 
required to identify at least 5 community challenges or projects in 
which they wish USDA assistance to address. Submitted information will 
be used by USDA agencies, grant recipients and Land Grant University 
Extension Staff on an as needs basis to provide technical assistance, 
services and recommendations to communities to address the self-
identified challenges and community projects on an as needs basis. The 
information will also be used by the OPPE to evaluate the effectiveness 
and efficiency of the initiative.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Small 
businesses.
    Number of Respondents: 200.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 150.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-11766 Filed 6-1-20; 8:45 am]
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