Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 15908-15909 [2022-05846]

Download as PDF 15908 Notices Federal Register Vol. 87, No. 54 Monday, March 21, 2022 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. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Pulse Surveys for USAID’s Non-U.S. Direct-Hire Workforce United States Agency for International Development (USAID) ACTION: Notice of emergency OMB approval. AGENCY: In accordance with the emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is announcing that it is requesting emergency approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection to survey its collective workforce to share their thoughts to help inform leadership actions specifically on how best to strengthen, empower, and support our global workforce in accordance with Pillar I of the President’s Management Agenda. SUMMARY: USAID plans initially to seek information between March and December of 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Lynn Winston @ lwinston@usaid.gov or on (202) 921– 5068. DATES: Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.13, the Agency submitted a request for emergency approval of a new information collection from the agency’s complementary workforce (everyone who has a usaid.gov email address excluding USDH who have already been surveyed), including Personal Services Contractors, Institutional Support Contractors and other categories on three the topics included in the government-wide pulse khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:01 Mar 18, 2022 Jkt 256001 surveys: Navigation of the ongoing pandemic and the safe, increased return of Federal employees to physical workplaces; equity and inclusion and employee engagement and burnout. Description of Proposed Use of Information The information will be collected via digital surveys and by USAID managers to inform decision making to appropriately respond to findings to strengthen and empower the workforce. Time Burden OMB’s approval enables USAID to engage a total of 7,000 individual respondents. Each respondent will be requested to provide five minutes for each survey. As such, the total estimated time burden of this proposed information collection request is 1,167 hours. Ruth Buckley, Director, Bureau for Management, Office of Management, Policy, Budget and Performance. [FR Doc. 2022–05890 Filed 3–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request March 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. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments regarding this information collection received by April 20, 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: Generic Clearance for Survey Research Studies. OMB Control Number: 0536–0073. Summary of Collection: The Economic Research Service (ERS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting renewal for a generic clearance that will allow them to conduct research to improve the quality of data collection by developing, testing, and evaluating its survey instruments, methodologies, technology, interview processes, and respondent recruitment protocols. The primary objective of ERS is providing timely research and analysis to public and private decision makers on topics related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America. This request is part of an ongoing initiative to improve the quality of ERS’ data products in general and surveys in specific as recommended by both its own guidelines and those of OMB. Data collection for this collection is authorized by the 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). Need and Use of the Information: The information collected will be used by staff from the ERS and sponsoring agencies to evaluate and improve the quality of the data in the surveys and censuses that are ultimately conducted. Specifically, the information will be used to reduce respondent burden while simultaneously improving the quality of the data collected in these surveys. This clearance involves one-time questionnaire and/or procedural E:\FR\FM\21MRN1.SGM 21MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 54 / Monday, March 21, 2022 / Notices development activities for each survey that is connected to the clearance. If this project were not carried out, the quality of the data collected in the surveys would suffer. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 3,630. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 1,815. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–05846 Filed 3–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–18–P by the President and confirmed by the Senate. CSB investigations look into all aspects of chemical accidents and hazards, including physical causes such as equipment failure as well as inadequacies in regulations, industry standards, and safety management systems. Public Participation The meeting is free and open to the public. This meeting will only be available via ZOOM. Close captions (CC) will be provided. To submit public comments for the record please email us at public@ csb.gov. Public comments sent in advance may be addressed at the meeting. Dated: March 16, 2022. Tamara Qureshi, Assistant General Counsel, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD [FR Doc. 2022–06020 Filed 3–17–22; 4:15 pm] Sunshine Act Meeting BILLING CODE 6350–01–P April 28, 2022, 2:00 p.m. EDT (2 hours). PLACE: The meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM. The access information will be provided by email to registrants. Registration is required via the below link: https:// www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/ vJItde2pqjMtHCuA_ 6JltSsLYaKxkqOk1dc. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. STATUS: Open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) will convene a public meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This meeting serves to fulfill its quarterly April public meeting requirement. The Board will review the CSB’s progress in meeting its mission and highlight safety products newly released through investigations and safety recommendations. TIME AND DATE: CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Hillary Cohen, khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Communications Manager, at public@ csb.gov or (202) 446–8094. Further information about this public meeting can be found on the CSB website at: www.csb.gov. Additional Information Background The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating incidents and hazards that result, or may result, in the catastrophic release of extremely hazardous substances. The agency’s Board Members are appointed VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:01 Mar 18, 2022 Jkt 256001 CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board—Appointment of Members U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB). ACTION: Notice of members of Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board. AGENCY: This notice announces the membership of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Review Board (CSB) Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB). DATES: These appointments are effective on the date of publication of this notice to March 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Selena Simmons-Ferguson, HR Director, CSB, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 910, (202) 510–3054. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(1) requires each agency to establish, in accordance with regulations with regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management, a performance review board (PRB). The PRB reviews the initial performance ratings of members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) and makes recommendations for final annual performance ratings for senior executives. In addition, the PRB will review and recommend executive performance bonuses and pay increases. Publication of the PRB membership is required by 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4). Because SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15909 the CSB is a small independent Federal agency, in addition to members from the CSB, the agency is drawing an additional SES member for its PRB from another Federal agency. The members of the CSB’s PRB have committed to serving a two-year term. The Board shall consist of at least three members, and more than half of the members shall consist of career appointees. The following persons comprise a standing roster to serve as members of the CSB Senior Executive Service PRB: Bruce Walker, Senior Advisor, CSB; David LaCerte, Senior Advisor/Executive Counsel, CSB; Steven Klejst, Executive Director— Investigations and Recommendations, CSB; Susan Kantrowitz, Managing Director, CSB; and Jerold Gidner, Director, Bureau of Trust Funds Administration, U.S. Department of Interior. Dated: March 16, 2022. Tamara Qureshi, Assistant General Counsel, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. [FR Doc. 2022–05868 Filed 3–18–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; American Community Survey 2022 Content Test The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on February 9, 2021, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. 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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 54 (Monday, March 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15908-15909]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05846]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 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 April 
20, 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: Generic Clearance for Survey Research Studies.
    OMB Control Number: 0536-0073.
    Summary of Collection: The Economic Research Service (ERS) of the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting renewal for a generic 
clearance that will allow them to conduct research to improve the 
quality of data collection by developing, testing, and evaluating its 
survey instruments, methodologies, technology, interview processes, and 
respondent recruitment protocols. The primary objective of ERS is 
providing timely research and analysis to public and private decision 
makers on topics related to agriculture, food, the environment, and 
rural America. This request is part of an on-going initiative to 
improve the quality of ERS' data products in general and surveys in 
specific as recommended by both its own guidelines and those of OMB. 
Data collection for this collection is authorized by the 7 U.S.C. 
2204(a).
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected will be 
used by staff from the ERS and sponsoring agencies to evaluate and 
improve the quality of the data in the surveys and censuses that are 
ultimately conducted. Specifically, the information will be used to 
reduce respondent burden while simultaneously improving the quality of 
the data collected in these surveys. This clearance involves one-time 
questionnaire and/or procedural

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development activities for each survey that is connected to the 
clearance. If this project were not carried out, the quality of the 
data collected in the surveys would suffer.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or 
other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 3,630.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,815.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-05846 Filed 3-18-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-18-P

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