Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 9566-9567 [2022-03702]

Download as PDF 9566 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 35 / Tuesday, February 22, 2022 / Notices eligible for use on an equal opportunity basis. Community contacts are made with business and community leaders and participants in the program to obtain their knowledge and opinions of the facility’s operation and determine if there have been allegations of discrimination made in the community. Compliance officers utilize compliance review forms such as Form 400–8 to comport with the compliance review requirements of DOJ regulation 28 CFR part 42, and Executive Order 12250. The frequency of compliance reviews is based on whether it is a loan or grant and the specific requirements of the program. Grants-only obligations only require a pre-award and a postaward compliance review. Where grants are utilized for revolving loan funds, compliance reviews are done on recipients every five years. Description of Respondents: Individuals or Households. Number of Respondents: 3. Frequency of Responses: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 0. Dated: February 16, 2022. Levi S. Harrell, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–03714 Filed 2–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 February 15, 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 March 24, 2022 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:41 Feb 18, 2022 Jkt 256001 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. Food and Nutrition Service Title: USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form (FNS 543). OMB Control Number: 0584–0474. Summary of Collection: Section 26(d) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769g(d)) (the Act), which was added to the Act by section 123 of Public Law 103–448 on November 2, 1994, mandated that FNS enter into a contract with a nongovernmental organization to establish and maintain an information clearinghouse (named ‘‘USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse’’ or ‘‘Clearinghouse’’) for groups that assist low-income individuals or communities regarding nutrition assistance programs or other assistance. Need and Use of the Information: The Clearinghouse includes a database of non-governmental, grassroots organizations in the areas of hunger and nutrition, along with a mailing list to communicate with these organizations. These organizations enter their information into the database, and Clearinghouse staff use that information to provide the public with information about where they can get food assistance. Surveys (FNS–543) can be obtained online at www.hungerfreeamerica.org. Description of Respondents: Individuals/Households, State, Local, or Tribal government, and Profit/Nonprofit Business. Number of Respondents: 600. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Once. Total Burden Hours: 50. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–03613 Filed 2–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request February 16, 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 March 24, 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. Economic Research Service Title: Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey. OMB Control Number: 0536–0043. Summary of Collection: The Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS) is sponsored by USDA as research and evaluation activity authorized under 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). This section outlines duties of the Secretary of Agriculture related to research and development including authorizing the collection of statistics. E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 35 / Tuesday, February 22, 2022 / Notices The Administrator of the Economic Research Service is authorized to conduct economic and social science research and analyses related to the U.S. food system and consumers under 7 CFR 2.67. The data to be collected will be used to address multiple programmatic and policy development needs of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and other Federal agencies. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts this data collection on USDA’s behalf under Title 13, Section 8(b). Need and use of the Information: The data collected by the food security supplement will be used for monitoring the prevalence of food security, food insecurity, and very low food security within the U.S. population as a whole and in selected population subgroups; conducting research on causes of food insecurity and the role of Federal food and nutrition programs in ameliorating food insecurity; and continuing development and improvement of methods for measuring these conditions. Information will be collected on food spending, use of Federal and community food and nutrition assistance programs, difficulties in obtaining adequate food during the previous 12 months and 30 days due to constrained resources, and conditions that result from inadequate access to food. Description of Respondents: Individuals or Households. Number of Respondents: 53,901. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 6,479. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–03702 Filed 2–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–18–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service [Docket No. RUS–22–TELECOM–0009] Rural eConnectivity Program; Correction Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture. ACTION: Notice; correction and amendment to Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 AGENCY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) published a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and solicitation of applications in the Federal Register on October 25, 2021, entitled Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:42 Feb 18, 2022 Jkt 256001 Program), announcing its general policy and application procedures for funding under the ReConnect Program established pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (which became law on February 15, 2019) which provides loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of changes made to the ReConnect program and to correct the October notice. The two changes are extending the application window until 11:59 a.m.. Eastern on March 9, 2022 and potentially increasing total level of funding. DATES: Actions described in this notice take effect February 22, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general inquiries regarding the ReConnect Program, contact Laurel Leverier, Assistant Administrator Telecommunications Program, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), email: laurel.leverrier@usda.gov, telephone (202) 720–9554. For inquiries regarding eligible service areas, please contact ReConnect Program Staff at https:// www.usda.gov/reconnect/contact-us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On October 25, 2021, RUS published a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and solicitation of applications in the Federal Register at 86 FR 58860. The FOA provided the policy and application procedures for the ReConnect Program. In support of the ReConnect Program, the agency identified the application closing date and funding amount for each category. Since the publication of the FOA, the Agency’s application system has been experiencing some issues that have hampered applicants from being able to complete applications. To allow the Agency sufficient time to address all the system issues and to give the applicants adequate time to complete their applications, the Agency has determined that an extension of the current period for submitting applications warranted. The actions taken in this notice will extend the application window until 11:59 a.m. Eastern on March 9, 2022. These actions are being taken by the Agency to ensure a successful third round of funding under the ReConnect Program. There has also been a variety of new funding sources that meet the goals and purposes of this program. Therefore, to minimize the notices required, RUS may, at its discretion, increase the total level of funding available in this PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9567 funding round or in any category in this funding round from any available source provided the awards meet the requirements of the statute which made the funding available to the agency. Summary of Changes The FOA published in the Federal Register on October 25, 2021, FOA must be corrected in regard to the application window being expanded from 11:59 a.m. Eastern on February 22, 2022 to 11:59 a.m. Eastern on March 9, 2022. The FOA must also be corrected to allow RUS at its discretion to increase the total level of funding available. Corrections In FR Doc. 2021–23128 appearing on page 58860 in the Federal Register of Monday, October 25, 2021, the following corrections are made: 1. On page 58860, second column, under DATES, correct ‘‘11:59 a.m. Eastern on February 22, 2022’’ to read ‘‘11:59 a.m. Eastern on March 9, 2022’’. 2. On page 85560, third column, under Overview, in the Dates section: i. Correct ‘‘11:59 a.m. Eastern on February 22, 2022’’ to read ‘‘11:59 a.m. Eastern on March 9, 2022’’; and ii. Correct the sentence ‘‘Applications will not be accepted after February 22, 2022 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional FOA in the Federal Register’’ to read ‘‘Applications will not be accepted after March 9, 2022 until a new application opportunity has been opened with the publication of an additional FOA in the Federal Register’’. 3. On page 58861, first column, at the end of the first full paragraph, add the sentence ‘‘RUS may at its discretion, increase the total level of funding available in this funding round or in any category in this funding round from any available source provided the awards meet the requirements of the statute which made the funding available to the agency.’’ Christopher A. McLean, Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 2022–03716 Filed 2–17–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Tennessee Advisory Committee Commission on Civil Rights. Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 22, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9566-9567]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 16, 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 March 
24, 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.

Economic Research Service

    Title: Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 0536-0043.
    Summary of Collection: The Food Security Supplement to the Current 
Population Survey (CPS) is sponsored by USDA as research and evaluation 
activity authorized under 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). This section outlines 
duties of the Secretary of Agriculture related to research and 
development including authorizing the collection of statistics.

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The Administrator of the Economic Research Service is authorized to 
conduct economic and social science research and analyses related to 
the U.S. food system and consumers under 7 CFR 2.67. The data to be 
collected will be used to address multiple programmatic and policy 
development needs of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and other 
Federal agencies. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts this data collection 
on USDA's behalf under Title 13, Section 8(b).
    Need and use of the Information: The data collected by the food 
security supplement will be used for monitoring the prevalence of food 
security, food insecurity, and very low food security within the U.S. 
population as a whole and in selected population subgroups; conducting 
research on causes of food insecurity and the role of Federal food and 
nutrition programs in ameliorating food insecurity; and continuing 
development and improvement of methods for measuring these conditions. 
Information will be collected on food spending, use of Federal and 
community food and nutrition assistance programs, difficulties in 
obtaining adequate food during the previous 12 months and 30 days due 
to constrained resources, and conditions that result from inadequate 
access to food.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or Households.
    Number of Respondents: 53,901.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 6,479.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-03702 Filed 2-18-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-18-P
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