Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Digitized Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion Background Information Revised Supplemental Lists and Including Marketing in Collection, 41926-41927 [2024-10484]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 41926 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 94 / Tuesday, May 14, 2024 / Notices to have, such collections may still be eligible for submission for other generic mechanisms that are designed to yield quantitative results. As a general matter, information collections will not result in any new system of records containing privacy information and will not ask questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private. Current Actions: Renewal/Extension of approval for a current information collection. Type of Review: Renewal. Affected Public: Individuals and Households, Businesses and Organizations, State, Local or Tribal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 30,000. Below we provide projected average estimates for the next 3-years: Average Expected Annual Number of Activities: 20. Average Number of Respondents per Activity: 1. Annual Responses: 30,000. Frequency of Response: Once per request. Average Minutes per Response: 30. Burden Hours: 16,750. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose, or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions to (1) develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; (2) train personnel and be able to respond to a VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 May 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 collection of information, to search data sources, (3) complete and review the collection of information; and to transmit or otherwise disclose the information. All written comments will be available for public inspection at Regulations.gov. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget control number. Gary Washington, Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–10542 Filed 5–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–KR–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Digitized Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion Background Information Revised Supplemental Lists and Including Marketing in Collection Department of Agriculture. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intention to revise to the currently approved through December 31, 2025, Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion Background Information AD–755 and Supplemental Lists—Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Research and Promotion Commodity specific questionnaire and include a new Marketing specific questionnaire. The revised form and supplemental information will allow applicants to answer questions in more detail of their foreign citizenship identification (passport number, passport expiration date, and issuing country). In addition, if an applicant is a foreign national, identify if this person resided in the United States (U.S.) for 3 years or more continuous years. The primary objective is to determine the qualifications, suitability and availability of a candidates to serve on advisory committees and/or research and promotion boards. Lastly, the AD– 755 Form and supplemental questionnaire are being digitized to allow applicants to access and complete the application form electronically. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 15, 2024 to be assured of consideration. Comments must be SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 postmarked 10 business days prior to the deadline to ensure timely receipt. ADDRESSES: USDA invites interested persons to submit comments on this notice. Written Comments: Comments may be submitted through one of the following methods: b Mailed to the attention of Ms. Cikena Reid, Committee Management Officer, the White House Liaison Office, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, the Whitten Building, Room 542–A, Washington, DC 20250; fax: 202–720– 9286; or by email: cikena.reid@ usda.gov. b Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions at that site for submitting comments. b Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to White House Liaison Office, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, the Whitten Building, Room 542– A, Washington, DC 20250–3700. Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must include the Agency name and docket number. Comments received in response to this notice will be made available for public inspection and posted without change, including any personal information, to https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, the Whitten Building, Room 542– A, Washington, DC 20250; office phone: 202–720–2406; email: cikena.reid@ usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intention to request an extension for—and a revision to the Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion Background Information collection form and applicable supplemental questionnaires. The revised form and supplemental information will allow applicants to answer questions in more detail of their foreign citizenship identification (passport number, passport expiration date, and issuing country). In addition, if an applicant is a foreign national, identify if this person resided in the United States (U.S.) for 3 years or more continuous years. The primary objective E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 94 / Tuesday, May 14, 2024 / Notices is to determine the qualifications, suitability, and availability of a candidates to serve on advisory committees, research and promotion boards, and now marketing boards. The primary objective is to determine the qualifications, suitability, and availability of a candidate to serve on advisory committees, research and promotion, and marketing boards. Lastly, the AD–755 Form and supplemental questionnaire are being digitized for the receipt of applications to allow applicants to access and complete the form electronically and more securely safeguard data and information collection. Title: Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion Background Information. OMB Number: 0505–0001. Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2025. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection form document and with a revised research and promotion board supplemental list and add the marketing supplemental list with digitization to the receipt of applications. Abstract: The primary objective is to determine the qualifications, suitability and availability of a candidate to serve on advisory committees and/or research and promotion boards. The information will be used to both conduct background clearances on the candidates and to compile annual reports regarding membership. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response. Respondents: Individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,500. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One (1). Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5,500. Comments are invited on: (1) 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; (2) 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; (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 the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 May 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 Comments may be sent to Ms. Cikena Reid, Committee Management Officer, the White House Liaison Office, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, the Whitten Building, Room 536–A, Washington, DC 20250; fax: 202–720–9286; or by email: cikena.reid@usda.gov. Comments must be postmarked 10 business days prior to the deadline to ensure timely receipt. All comments received will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the same address. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: May 8, 2024. Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–10484 Filed 5–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–01–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Notice of Request for Extension or Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Agriculture. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) to request a renewal to a currently approved information collection. OASCR will use the information collected to process Respondent’s program discrimination complaints conducted or assisted by USDA. SUMMARY: Comments on this notice must be received by July 15, 2024 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights invites interested persons to submit comments on this notice. Comments may be submitted by one of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions on the eRulemaking Portal submitting comments. U.S. Mail, including CD–ROMs, etc.: Send to U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41927 Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250– 9410. Hand or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to 1400 Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20250–9410. Instructions: All items submitted by U.S. mail or electronic mail must include the Agency name, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. Comments received in response to this docket will be made available for public inspection and posted without changes, including any personal information, to https://www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to background documents or comments received, please contact the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at 1400 Independence Avenue SW, DC 20250, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Winona Massie, Executive Director, Center for Civil Rights Operations, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250, (202) 720–3808. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice announces the intention of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights to request approval for an existing collection in use without an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. Title: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form. OMB Number: OMB No. 0508–0002. Expiration Date of Approval: May 31, 2024. Type of Request: Extension and renewal of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Under 7 CFR 15.6, ‘‘Any person who believes himself/herself or any specific class of individuals to be subjected to discrimination [in any USDA assisted program or activity] may by himself/herself or by an authorized representative file a written complaint.’’ Under 7 CFR 15d.5(a), ‘‘Any person who believes that he or she (or any specific class of individuals) has been, or is being, subjected to [discrimination in any USDA conducted program or activity] * * * may file [on his or her own,] (or file through an authorized representative) a written complaint alleging such discrimination.’’ The collection of this information is an avenue by which the individual or his representative may file such a program discrimination complaint. The requested information, which can be submitted by filling out a form or by E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41926-41927]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10484]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection; Digitized Advisory Committee and Research and 
Promotion Background Information Revised Supplemental Lists and 
Including Marketing in Collection

AGENCY: Department of Agriculture.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 
(USDA) intention to revise to the currently approved through December 
31, 2025, Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion Background 
Information AD-755 and Supplemental Lists--Agricultural Marketing 
Service (AMS) Research and Promotion Commodity specific questionnaire 
and include a new Marketing specific questionnaire. The revised form 
and supplemental information will allow applicants to answer questions 
in more detail of their foreign citizenship identification (passport 
number, passport expiration date, and issuing country). In addition, if 
an applicant is a foreign national, identify if this person resided in 
the United States (U.S.) for 3 years or more continuous years. The 
primary objective is to determine the qualifications, suitability and 
availability of a candidates to serve on advisory committees and/or 
research and promotion boards. Lastly, the AD-755 Form and supplemental 
questionnaire are being digitized to allow applicants to access and 
complete the application form electronically.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 15, 2024 to be 
assured of consideration. Comments must be postmarked 10 business days 
prior to the deadline to ensure timely receipt.

ADDRESSES: USDA invites interested persons to submit comments on this 
notice.
    Written Comments: Comments may be submitted through one of the 
following methods:
    [ballot] Mailed to the attention of Ms. Cikena Reid, Committee 
Management Officer, the White House Liaison Office, 1400 Independence 
Avenue SW, the Whitten Building, Room 542-A, Washington, DC 20250; fax: 
202-720-9286; or by email: [email protected].
    [ballot] Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the 
ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this 
web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions at that site for 
submitting comments.
    [ballot] Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to White 
House Liaison Office, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence 
Avenue SW, the Whitten Building, Room 542-A, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
    Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must 
include the Agency name and docket number. Comments received in 
response to this notice will be made available for public inspection 
and posted without change, including any personal information, to 
https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Cikena Reid, USDA Committee 
Management Officer, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, the Whitten Building, Room 542-
A, Washington, DC 20250; office phone: 202-720-2406; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice announces the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture's (USDA) intention to request an extension 
for--and a revision to the Advisory Committee and Research and 
Promotion Background Information collection form and applicable 
supplemental questionnaires.
    The revised form and supplemental information will allow applicants 
to answer questions in more detail of their foreign citizenship 
identification (passport number, passport expiration date, and issuing 
country). In addition, if an applicant is a foreign national, identify 
if this person resided in the United States (U.S.) for 3 years or more 
continuous years. The primary objective

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is to determine the qualifications, suitability, and availability of a 
candidates to serve on advisory committees, research and promotion 
boards, and now marketing boards. The primary objective is to determine 
the qualifications, suitability, and availability of a candidate to 
serve on advisory committees, research and promotion, and marketing 
boards. Lastly, the AD-755 Form and supplemental questionnaire are 
being digitized for the receipt of applications to allow applicants to 
access and complete the form electronically and more securely safeguard 
data and information collection.
    Title: Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion Background 
Information.
    OMB Number: 0505-0001.
    Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2025.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection form document and with a revised research and promotion 
board supplemental list and add the marketing supplemental list with 
digitization to the receipt of applications.
    Abstract: The primary objective is to determine the qualifications, 
suitability and availability of a candidate to serve on advisory 
committees and/or research and promotion boards. The information will 
be used to both conduct background clearances on the candidates and to 
compile annual reports regarding membership.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,500.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One (1).
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5,500.
    Comments are invited on: (1) 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; (2) 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; (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 the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology.
    Comments may be sent to Ms. Cikena Reid, Committee Management 
Officer, the White House Liaison Office, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, 
the Whitten Building, Room 536-A, Washington, DC 20250; fax: 202-720-
9286; or by email: [email protected]. Comments must be postmarked 10 
business days prior to the deadline to ensure timely receipt.
    All comments received will be available for public inspection 
during regular business hours at the same address.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record.

    Dated: May 8, 2024.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-10484 Filed 5-13-24; 8:45 am]
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