Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 18352-18353 [2022-06623]

Download as PDF 18352 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 61 / Wednesday, March 30, 2022 / Notices submission of comments allows you maximum time to prepare and submit a comment and ensures timely receipt by USDA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve O’Neill, 202–720–0038, stephen.oneill@usda.gov. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the public and Federal agencies an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing information collections before submitting them to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This program helps to ensure requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements can be properly assessed. Periodically USDA solicits grant applications on https://grants.gov by issuing a Funding Opportunity Announcement, Request for Applications, Notice of Funding Announcement, Notice of Solicitation of Applications, Grants.gov announcement, or other funding announcement type. To ensure grants are awarded to the applicant(s) best suited to perform the functions of the grant, applicants are generally required to submit an application. The first part of USDA grant applications consists of submitting the application form(s), which includes the Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance and may include additional standard grant application forms. The second part of a grant application usually requires a technical proposal demonstrating the applicant’s capabilities in accordance with a statement of work or selection criteria and other related information as specified in the funding announcement. Following the grant award, the grant awardee may also be required to provide progress reports or additional documents. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless it is approved by OMB under the PRA and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person will be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if the collection of information does not display a valid Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. USDA intends to seek approval from OMB for khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Mar 29, 2022 Jkt 256001 this collection of information for 3 years. Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments to the individual listed in the ADDRESSES section above. Comments must be written to receive consideration, and they will be summarized and may be included in the request for OMB approval of the final ICR. The comments will also become a matter of public record. Comments responsive to this request will be made available on-line, without redaction, as part of the submission to OMB; therefore, USDA is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, for example, permitting electronic submission of responses. USDA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval. At that time, USDA will issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. Agency: USDA Office of the Secretary. Type of Review: Request for approval of a new collection. Title of Collection: USDA Generic Solution for Solicitation for Funding Opportunity Announcements. Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments; Private Sector— businesses or other for-profits and notfor-profit institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000. Frequency: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 20,000. Estimated Average Time per Response: 20 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 400,000 hours. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Estimated Annual Other Cost Burden: $0. Stephen O’Neill, Legislative and Regulatory Division, OBPA– USDA. [FR Doc. 2022–06642 Filed 3–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–90–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request 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 29, 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. Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement Title: USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Application. OMB Control Number: 0503–0015. E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 61 / Wednesday, March 30, 2022 / Notices Summary of Collection: The USDA/ 1890 National Scholars Program is a joint human capital initiative between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. Through the 1890 National Scholars Program, USDA offers scholarships to high school and college students who are seeking a bachelor’s degree in the fields of agriculture, food, science, or natural resource sciences and related disciplines at one of the established 1890 Land-Grant Universities. A completed application is required for graduating high school students, college freshman and sophomores to be considered for the scholarship. Need and Use of the Information: The first section of the high school application requests the applicant to include biographical information (i.e., name, address, age, etc.); educational background information (i.e., grade point average, test scores, name of university(ies) interested in attending, and desired major); and extracurricular activities. The second section of the application is completed by the student’s guidance counselor and requests information pertaining to the student’s academic status, grade point average, and test scores. The last section of the application, which is to be completed by a teacher, provides information assessing the applicant’s interests, habits, and potential. The first section of the college application requests the applicant to include biographical information (i.e., name, address, age, etc.); educational background information) i.e., grade point average, name of university currently attending and declared major); activities. The second section of the application requires the submission of a transcript; essay containing 500–800 words; two letters of recommendation submitted on behalf of the applicant. There are no sections included in the application that the letter writing officials will need to complete. The information will be used to assist the selecting agencies in their process of identifying potential recipients of the scholarship. The program would not be able to function consistently without this annual collection. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 2,000. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 4,000. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Mar 29, 2022 Jkt 256001 Dated: March 24, 2022. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–06623 Filed 3–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3412–88–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Census Bureau Census Scientific Advisory Committee Census Bureau, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Renewal of the Census Scientific Advisory Committee charter. AGENCY: The Census Bureau is publishing this notice to announce the renewal of the Census Scientific Advisory Committee (Committee or CSAC). The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Director of the Census Bureau on the full range of Census Bureau programs and activities including communications; decennial, demographic, and economic statistics; field operations; geography; and information technology. Additional information concerning the Committee can be found by visiting the Committee’s website at: https:// www.census.gov/about/cac/sac.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shana J. Banks, Advisory Committee Branch Chief, Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration (PPSI), shana.j.banks@ census.gov, Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, telephone 301–763– 3815. For TTY callers, please use the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877– 8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Secretary of the Department of Commerce (Secretary) intends to renew the CSAC. The Secretary has determined that the work of the Committee is in the public interest and relevant to the duties of the Census Bureau. The CSAC will operate under the provisions of FACA and will report to the Secretary through the Director of the Census Bureau. The CSAC will advise the Director of the Census Bureau on the full range of Census Bureau programs and activities. Objectives and Duties 1. The Committee will address census policies, research and methodology, tests, operations, communications/ messaging, and other activities to PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18353 ascertain needs and best practices to improve censuses, surveys, operations, and programs. 2. The Committee will provide formal review and feedback on internal and external working papers, reports, and other documents related to the design and implementation of census programs and surveys. 3. The Committee will provide scientific and technical expertise from the following disciplines: Demographics, economics, geography, psychology, statistics, survey methodology, social and behavorial sciences, information technology and computing, marketing and other fields of expertise, as appropriate, to address Census Bureau program needs and objectives. 4. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the FACA. The function of this Committee will be a ‘‘Scientific Technical Program Advisory Board.’’ Membership 1. The Committee consists of up to 21 members who serve at the discretion of the Director of the Census Bureau. 2. The Committee aims to have a balanced representation among its members, considering such factors as geography, scientific expertise, community involvement, and knowledge of census programs and/or activities, and, where possible, the Census Bureau will also consider the ethnic, racial, and gender diversity and various abilities of the United States population. 3. The Committee aims to include members from diverse backgrounds, including state, local and tribal governments; academia; research, national and community-based organizations; and, the private sector. 4. Members will serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs). SGEs will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to SGEs. Members will be individually advised of the capacity in which they will serve through their appointment letters. 5. SGEs will be selected from academia, public and private enterprise, and nonprofit organizations, which are further diversified by business type or industry, geography, and other factors. 6. Membership is open to persons who are not seated on other Census Bureau stakeholder entities (i.e., State Data Centers, Census Information Centers, Federal State Cooperative on Populations Estimates Program, other Census Advisory Committees, etc.). Members who have served on another Census Bureau advisory committee may not be reappointed or serve on the E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18352-18353]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06623]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    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 
29, 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.

Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

    Title: USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Application.
    OMB Control Number: 0503-0015.

[[Page 18353]]

    Summary of Collection: The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a 
joint human capital initiative between the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) and the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant 
Universities. Through the 1890 National Scholars Program, USDA offers 
scholarships to high school and college students who are seeking a 
bachelor's degree in the fields of agriculture, food, science, or 
natural resource sciences and related disciplines at one of the 
established 1890 Land-Grant Universities. A completed application is 
required for graduating high school students, college freshman and 
sophomores to be considered for the scholarship.
    Need and Use of the Information: The first section of the high 
school application requests the applicant to include biographical 
information (i.e., name, address, age, etc.); educational background 
information (i.e., grade point average, test scores, name of 
university(ies) interested in attending, and desired major); and 
extracurricular activities. The second section of the application is 
completed by the student's guidance counselor and requests information 
pertaining to the student's academic status, grade point average, and 
test scores. The last section of the application, which is to be 
completed by a teacher, provides information assessing the applicant's 
interests, habits, and potential.
    The first section of the college application requests the applicant 
to include biographical information (i.e., name, address, age, etc.); 
educational background information) i.e., grade point average, name of 
university currently attending and declared major); activities. The 
second section of the application requires the submission of a 
transcript; essay containing 500-800 words; two letters of 
recommendation submitted on behalf of the applicant. There are no 
sections included in the application that the letter writing officials 
will need to complete.
    The information will be used to assist the selecting agencies in 
their process of identifying potential recipients of the scholarship. 
The program would not be able to function consistently without this 
annual collection.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,000.

    Dated: March 24, 2022.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-06623 Filed 3-29-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3412-88-P

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