Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 4193 [2022-01604]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 18 (Thursday, January 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 4193]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01604]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 24, 2022.
    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: 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; the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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 February 
28, 2022 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.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Title: Organizational Information.
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0026.
    Summary of Collection: The National Institute of Food and 
Agriculture (NIFA) has primary responsibility for providing linkages 
between the Federal and State components of a broad-based, national 
agricultural research, extension, and higher education system. Focused 
on national issues, its purpose is to represent the Secretary of 
Agriculture and the intent of Congress by administering formula and 
grant funds appropriated for agricultural research, extension, and 
higher education. Before awards can be made, certain information is 
required from applicant to effectively assess the potential recipient's 
capacity to manage Federal funds. NIFA will collection information 
using form NIFA 666, ``Organizational Information.''
    Need and Use of the Information: The following information will be 
collected from the form and the documents from the applicant: Legal 
name of the grantee, certification that the organization has the legal 
authority to accept Federal funding, identification and signatures of 
the key officials of the organization, the organization's practices in 
regard to compensation rates and benefits of employees, insurance for 
equipment, subcontracting with other organizations, etc., as well as 
the financial condition of the organization. NIFA will collect 
information to determine that applicants recommended for awards will be 
responsible recipients of Federal funds. The information pertains to 
organizational management and financial matters of the potential 
grantee. If the information were not collected, it would not be 
possible to determine that the prospective grantees are responsible.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business 
or other for-profit; Individuals or households; State, Local, or Tribal 
Government; Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 150.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 945.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Title: NIFA Grant Application.
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0039.
    Summary of Collection: The United States Department of Agriculture 
(USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) sponsors 
ongoing agricultural research, education, and extension programs under 
which competitive, formula, and special awards of a high-priority 
nature 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), the Smith-
Lever Act, and other legislative authorities.
    Before awards can be issued, certain information is required from 
applicants as part of an overall application. In addition to a project 
summary, proposal narrative, vitae of key personnel, and other 
pertinent technical aspects of the proposed project, supporting 
documentation of an administrative and budgetary nature also must be 
provided. This information is obtained via applications through the use 
of federal-wide standard grant application forms and NIFA specific 
application forms. Because competitive applications are submitted, many 
of which necessitate review by peer panelists, it is particularly 
important that applicants provide the information in a standardized 
fashion to ensure equitable treatment for all.
    Need and Use of the Information: The fundamental purpose of the 
information requested is for provide information that is not obtained 
in the federal-wide application forms but is necessary for the NIFA 
proposal and award process. In addition to federal-wide standard grant 
application forms, NIFA will use the following program and agency 
specific components as part of its application package: Letter of 
Intent Form, Supplemental Information Form; Application Type Form; Form 
NIFA-2008, Assurance Statement(s); and Form NIFA-2010, Fellowships/
Scholarships Entry/Annual Update/Exit Form.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or household; Federal 
Government; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 15,153.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Weekly; Monthly; 
Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 18,415.

Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-01604 Filed 1-26-22; 8:45 am]
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