Notice of Request for Approval of an Existing Information Collection in Use Without an Office of Management and Budget Control Number, 65029-65030 [2022-23403]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 207 / Thursday, October 27, 2022 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Notice of Request for Approval of an Existing Information Collection in use Without an Office of Management and Budget Control Number Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of Information Collection; request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) intends to request approval for an existing information collection in use without an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number for the Embassy Science Fellows Program. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 27, 2022 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0551–New, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. This portal enables respondents to enter short comments or attach a file containing lengthier comments. • Email: FAS.FellowshipPrograms@ usda.gov. Include OMB Control Number 0551-New in the subject line of the message. • Mail, Courier, or Hand Delivery: Giovanna Casas Reyes, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6609, Washington, DC 20250. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency names and OMB Control Number for this notice. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Giovanna Casas Reyes, 202–720–9207, FAS.FellowshipPrograms@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Embassy Science Fellows Program application. OMB Number: 0551–New. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from approval date. Type of Request: Existing collection in use without an OMB control number. Abstract: The Embassy Science Fellows Program (ESFP) was established in 2002 as a collaboration between USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and the U.S. Department of State to provide U.S. embassies access to the subject matter expertise of U.S. government officials in science and khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Oct 26, 2022 Jkt 259001 technology fields. Fifteen U.S. Government agencies, including FAS, participate in the ESFP. The Program provides technical experts to U.S. embassies all over the world to assist with issues related to agriculture, science, technology, and health. Since the program’s inception, FAS has sponsored 42 Fellows in 27 countries. To achieve its objectives, ESFP relies on the solicitation for qualified program applicants through a written application. FAS Posts across the globe provide this application to potential Fellows to assist in determining the adequacy of their candidacy alongside FAS Washington. The application is designed to capture the professional status of the applicant, the applicant’s personal contact information, and the applicant’s suitability for the program. Thus, the ESFP application is an integral tool to Fellowship Programs Division and FAS’ strategic goals at large. In addition to information related to program objectives, the ESFP application collects information that may be considered Personal Identifiable Information (PII), including the following: name, gender, birth date, birth city, citizenship country, country of residence, work phone, permanent home address, work address, personal email, work email, and emergency contact information (family contact: name, relationship, home phone, cell phone, and email). Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for each respondent resulting from information collection under ESFP varies in direct relation to the number of fellowships that each respondent participates in. Type of Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 10. Estimated Number of Annual Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden of Respondents: 8 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Dacia Rogers, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at Dacia.Rogers@usda.gov. Request for Comments: Send comments regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information including validity of the methodology and assumption used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65029 collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be available without change, including any personal information provided, for inspection online at https:// www.regulations.gov and at the mail address listed above between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for OMB approval. Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for communication of information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact FASReasonableAccommodation@usda.gov or Felice Robinson (Senior Reasonable Accommodations Specialist), Felice.Robinson@usda.gov. Brooke Jamison, Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 2022–23398 Filed 10–26–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Notice of Request for Approval of an Existing Information Collection in Use Without an Office of Management and Budget Control Number Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of Information Collection; request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to request approval for an existing collection in use without an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number for the Scientific Cooperation Research Program. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 27, 2022 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0551–New, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. This portal enables respondents to enter short SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 65030 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 207 / Thursday, October 27, 2022 / Notices comments or attach a file containing lengthier comments. • Email: FAS.FellowshipPrograms@ usda.gov. Include OMB Control Number 0551–New in the subject line of the message. • Mail, Courier, or Hand Delivery: Giovanna Casas Reyes, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6609, Washington, DC 20250. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency names and OMB Control Number for this notice. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Giovanna Casas Reyes, 202–720–9207, FAS.FellowshipPrograms@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Scientific Cooperation Research Program application. OMB Number: 0551–New. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from approval date. Type of Request: Existing collection in use without an OMB control number. Abstract: The Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) was established in 1980 and supports the Borlaug Fellowship Program by utilizing the scientific community’s accumulated knowledge and technologies to develop practical solutions to agricultural trade, market access, animal health, plant health, biotechnology, food safety, food security, and sustainable natural resource management. Since the program’s inception, USDA has sponsored more than 400 projects with about 95 partnering countries. To achieve its objectives, SCRP relies on the solicitation for qualified program applicants through a written application. FAS Posts across the globe provide this application to potential Fellows to assist in determining the adequacy of their candidacy alongside FAS Washington. The application is designed to capture the professional status of the applicant, the applicant’s personal contact information, and the applicant’s suitability for the program. Thus, the SCRP application is an integral tool to Fellowship Programs Division and FAS’ strategic goals at large. In additional to information related to program objectives, the SCRP application collects information that may be considered Personal Identifiable Information (PII), including the following: first name, middle name, last name, gender, salutation, birth date, birth city, citizenship country, country of residence, work phone, permanent VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Oct 26, 2022 Jkt 259001 home address, work address, personal email, work email, and emergency contact information (family contact: name, relationship, home phone, cell phone, and email). Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for each respondent resulting from information collection under SCRP varies in direct relation to the number of fellowships that each respondent participates in. Type of Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 20 per annum. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1 per annum. Estimated Total Annual Burden of Respondents: 20 hours per annum. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Dacia Rogers, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at Dacia.Rogers@usda.gov. Request for Comments: Send comments regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information including validity of the methodology and assumption used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be available without change, including any personal information provided, for inspection online at https:// www.regulations.gov and at the mail address listed above between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for OMB approval. Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for communication of information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact FASReasonableAccommodation@usda.gov or Felice Robinson (Senior Reasonable PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Accommodations Specialist), Felice.Robinson@usda.gov. Brooke Jamison, Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 2022–23403 Filed 10–26–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Massachusetts 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 on Civil Rights (Commission), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a briefing of the Massachusetts Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene via web conference on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. (ET). The purpose of the briefing is to hear from additional panelists on civil asset forfeiture. The public will have an opportunity to make comments towards the conclusion of the briefing. Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022; at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Zoom Link (audio/video): https:// tinyurl.com/3vtr9tj7. If Phone Only, Dial: 1–800–360–9505; Meeting ID: 161 046 1872#. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evelyn Bohor at ero@usccr.gov or by phone at 202–921–2212. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is available to the public through the Zoom link above. If joining only via phone, callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Individuals who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 and providing the Service with the call-in number found through registering at the web link provided above for the meeting. Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meeting. Members of the public may also submit written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days following the respective meeting. Written comments may be emailed to Barbara Delaviez at ero@ usccr.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 207 (Thursday, October 27, 2022)]
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[FR Doc No: 2022-23403]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Foreign Agricultural Service


Notice of Request for Approval of an Existing Information 
Collection in Use Without an Office of Management and Budget Control 
Number

AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Information Collection; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the intention of the Foreign Agricultural Service 
(FAS) to request approval for an existing collection in use without an 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number for the Scientific 
Cooperation Research Program.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 27, 2022 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0551-New, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
This portal enables respondents to enter short

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comments or attach a file containing lengthier comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include OMB 
Control Number 0551-New in the subject line of the message.
     Mail, Courier, or Hand Delivery: Giovanna Casas Reyes, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW, Room 6609, Washington, DC 20250.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency 
names and OMB Control Number for this notice. All comments received 
will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including 
any personal information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Giovanna Casas Reyes, 202-720-9207, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Scientific Cooperation Research Program application.
    OMB Number: 0551-New.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from approval date.
    Type of Request: Existing collection in use without an OMB control 
number.
    Abstract: The Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) was 
established in 1980 and supports the Borlaug Fellowship Program by 
utilizing the scientific community's accumulated knowledge and 
technologies to develop practical solutions to agricultural trade, 
market access, animal health, plant health, biotechnology, food safety, 
food security, and sustainable natural resource management. Since the 
program's inception, USDA has sponsored more than 400 projects with 
about 95 partnering countries.
    To achieve its objectives, SCRP relies on the solicitation for 
qualified program applicants through a written application. FAS Posts 
across the globe provide this application to potential Fellows to 
assist in determining the adequacy of their candidacy alongside FAS 
Washington. The application is designed to capture the professional 
status of the applicant, the applicant's personal contact information, 
and the applicant's suitability for the program. Thus, the SCRP 
application is an integral tool to Fellowship Programs Division and 
FAS' strategic goals at large.
    In additional to information related to program objectives, the 
SCRP application collects information that may be considered Personal 
Identifiable Information (PII), including the following: first name, 
middle name, last name, gender, salutation, birth date, birth city, 
citizenship country, country of residence, work phone, permanent home 
address, work address, personal email, work email, and emergency 
contact information (family contact: name, relationship, home phone, 
cell phone, and email).
    Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for each respondent 
resulting from information collection under SCRP varies in direct 
relation to the number of fellowships that each respondent participates 
in.
    Type of Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20 per annum.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1 per annum.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden of Respondents: 20 hours per annum.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Dacia 
Rogers, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at 
[email protected].
    Request for Comments: Send comments regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information 
including validity of the methodology and assumption used; (c) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.
    All comments received in response to this notice, including names 
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. 
Comments will be available without change, including any personal 
information provided, for inspection online at https://www.regulations.gov and at the mail address listed above between 8:00 
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
    Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for OMB 
approval.
    Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for 
communication of information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) 
should contact [email protected] or Felice Robinson 
(Senior Reasonable Accommodations Specialist), 
[email protected].

Brooke Jamison,
Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-23403 Filed 10-26-22; 8:45 am]
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