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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Notice of Information Collection,
Request for Comment
Department of Agriculture
(USDA).
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The Office of the Chief
Information Officer, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork
and respondent burden, invites the
public to comment on the ‘‘Generic
Clearance for the Collection of
Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service
Delivery’’ for approval under the
Paperwork Reduction Act. This
collection was developed as part of a
Federal Government-wide effort to
streamline the process for seeking
feedback from the public on service
delivery. This notice announces our
intent to submit this collection to Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) for
approval and solicit comments on
specific aspects for the proposed
information collection.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by July 15, 2024 to be assured
of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit comments on this
notice. Comments may be submitted
through the: 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.
You may also send comments to the
Desk Officer for USDA, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget,
Washington, DC 20503. All items
submitted must include the Agency
name and docket number Department of
Agriculture, USDA–2022–0011.
Comments received in response to this
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docket will be made available for public
inspection and posted without change,
including any personal information, to
https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Levi
S. Harrell, email: Levi.Harrell@usda.gov;
telephone: (202) 924–0168. Person with
disabilities who require alternative
means for communication should
contact the USDA Target Center at (202)
720–2600 (voice) or 844–433–2774 (tollfree nationwide).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Generic Clearance for the
Collection of Qualitative Feedback on
Agency Service Delivery.
OMB Number: 0503–0021.
OMB Expiration Date of Approval:
Three years from the approval date.
Type of Request: Renewal/Extension
of approval for a current information
collection.
Abstract: The proposed information
collection activity provides a means to
garner qualitative customer and
stakeholder feedback in an efficient,
timely manner, in accordance with the
Administration’s commitment to
improve service delivery. By qualitative
feedback, we mean information that
provides useful insights on perceptions
and opinions, but not statistical surveys
that yield quantitative results that can
be generalized to the population. This
feedback will, (1) provide insights into
customer or stakeholder perceptions,
experiences and expectations, (2)
provide an early warning of issues with
service and, (3) focus attention on areas
where communication, training or
changes in operations might improve
delivery of products or services. This
collection will allow for ongoing,
collaborative and actionable
communications between the Agency
and its customers and stakeholders. It
will also allow feedback to contribute
directly to the improvement of program
management.
The solicitation of feedback will target
areas such as: Timeliness,
appropriateness, accuracy of
information, courtesy, efficiency of
service delivery, and resolution of
issues with service delivery. Responses
will be assessed to plan and inform
efforts to improve or maintain the
quality of service offered to the public.
If this information is not collected, vital
feedback from customers and
stakeholders on the Agency’s services
will be unavailable.
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The Agency will only submit a
collection for approval under this
generic clearance if it meets the
following conditions:
• The collections are voluntary;
• The collections are low-burden for
respondents (based on considerations of
total burden hours, total number of
respondents, or burden-hours per
respondent) and are low-cost for both
the respondents and the Federal
Government;
• The collections are noncontroversial and do not raise issues of
concern to other Federal agencies;
• Any collection is targeted to the
solicitation of opinions from
respondents who have experience with
the program or may have experience
with the program in the future;
• Personally identifiable information
(PII) is collected only to the extent
necessary and is not retained;
• Information gathered will be used
only internally for general service
improvement and program management
purposes and is not intended for release
outside of the agency;
• Information gathered will not be
used for substantially informing
influential policy decisions; and
• Information gathered will yield
qualitative information; the collections
will not be designed or expected to
yield statistically reliable results or used
as though the results are generalizable to
the population of study.
Feedback collected under this generic
clearance provides useful information,
but it does not yield data that can be
generalized to the overall population.
This type of generic clearance for
qualitative information will not be used
for quantitative information collections
that are designed to yield reliably
actionable results, such as monitoring
trends over time or documenting
program performance. Such data usage
requires more rigorous designs that
address the target population to which
generalizations will be made, the
sampling frame, the sample design
(including stratification and clustering),
the precision requirements or power
calculations that justify the proposed
sample size, the expected response rate,
methods for assessing potential nonresponse bias, the protocols for data
collection, and any testing procedures
that were or will be undertaken prior to
fielding the study. Depending on the
degree of influence the results are likely
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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
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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.
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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
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
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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
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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.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Notice of Information Collection, Request for Comment
AGENCY: Department of Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Office of the Chief Information Officer, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the public to comment on the ``Generic Clearance for the Collection of
Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery'' for approval under
the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection was developed as part of a
Federal Government-wide effort to streamline the process for seeking
feedback from the public on service delivery. This notice announces our
intent to submit this collection to Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for approval and solicit comments on specific aspects for the
proposed information collection.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 15, 2024 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on this
notice. Comments may be submitted through the: 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.
You may also send comments to the Desk Officer for USDA, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
Washington, DC 20503. All items submitted must include the Agency name
and docket number Department of Agriculture, USDA-2022-0011. Comments
received in response to this docket will be made available for public
inspection and posted without change, including any personal
information, to https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Levi S. Harrell, email:
[email protected]; telephone: (202) 924-0168. Person with
disabilities who require alternative means for communication should
contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice) or 844-433-
2774 (toll-free nationwide).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback
on Agency Service Delivery.
OMB Number: 0503-0021.
OMB Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from the approval
date.
Type of Request: Renewal/Extension of approval for a current
information collection.
Abstract: The proposed information collection activity provides a
means to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an
efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Administration's
commitment to improve service delivery. By qualitative feedback, we
mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and
opinions, but not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results
that can be generalized to the population. This feedback will, (1)
provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences
and expectations, (2) provide an early warning of issues with service
and, (3) focus attention on areas where communication, training or
changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services.
This collection will allow for ongoing, collaborative and actionable
communications between the Agency and its customers and stakeholders.
It will also allow feedback to contribute directly to the improvement
of program management.
The solicitation of feedback will target areas such as: Timeliness,
appropriateness, accuracy of information, courtesy, efficiency of
service delivery, and resolution of issues with service delivery.
Responses will be assessed to plan and inform efforts to improve or
maintain the quality of service offered to the public. If this
information is not collected, vital feedback from customers and
stakeholders on the Agency's services will be unavailable.
The Agency will only submit a collection for approval under this
generic clearance if it meets the following conditions:
The collections are voluntary;
The collections are low-burden for respondents (based on
considerations of total burden hours, total number of respondents, or
burden-hours per respondent) and are low-cost for both the respondents
and the Federal Government;
The collections are non-controversial and do not raise
issues of concern to other Federal agencies;
Any collection is targeted to the solicitation of opinions
from respondents who have experience with the program or may have
experience with the program in the future;
Personally identifiable information (PII) is collected
only to the extent necessary and is not retained;
Information gathered will be used only internally for
general service improvement and program management purposes and is not
intended for release outside of the agency;
Information gathered will not be used for substantially
informing influential policy decisions; and
Information gathered will yield qualitative information;
the collections will not be designed or expected to yield statistically
reliable results or used as though the results are generalizable to the
population of study.
Feedback collected under this generic clearance provides useful
information, but it does not yield data that can be generalized to the
overall population. This type of generic clearance for qualitative
information will not be used for quantitative information collections
that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as
monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such
data usage requires more rigorous designs that address the target
population to which generalizations will be made, the sampling frame,
the sample design (including stratification and clustering), the
precision requirements or power calculations that justify the proposed
sample size, the expected response rate, methods for assessing
potential non-response bias, the protocols for data collection, and any
testing procedures that were or will be undertaken prior to fielding
the study. Depending on the degree of influence the results are likely
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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 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]
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