78 FR 166 pgs. 52896-52897 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Type: NOTICEVolume: 78Number: 166Pages: 52896 - 52897
Pages: 52896, 52897FR document: [FR Doc. 2013-20828 Filed 8-26-13; 8:45 am]
Agency: Agriculture Department
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
August 21, 2013.
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 regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (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 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 should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Pamela_Beverly_OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
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.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Title: 4-H Enrollment Report.
OMB Control Number: 0524-0045.
[top] Summary of Collection: The mission of the National 4-H Headquarters; National Institute of Food and
Need and Use of the Information: The annual 4-H Enrollment Report is the principal means by which the 4-H movement can keep track of its progress, as well as emerging needs, potential problems and opportunities. All of the information necessary to run the 4-H program is collected from individuals clubs, and other units. Without the information it would be impossible to justify federal funding for the 4-H program.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 100.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 101.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Title: Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Shortage Situation.
OMB Control Number: 0524-0046.
Summary of Collection: The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) established a process to designate veterinarian shortage situations for the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) as authorized under section 1415A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1997. This information collection applies to Subpart A of 7 CFR part 3431. The purpose of the program is to assure an adequate supply of trained food animal veterinarians in shortage situations and provide USDA with a pool of veterinary specialists to assist in the control and eradication of animal disease outbreaks.
Need and Use of the Information: NIFA will collect information using the Veterinarian Shortage Situation Nomination form. Applications for the VMLRP will be accepted from eligible veterinarians who agree to serve in one of the designated shortage situations in exchange for the repayment of the veterinarian's qualifying educational loans. The nomination form includes a series of questions that will need to be answered before the nomination can be submitted to the peer panelists for their review and recommendations.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 60.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 480.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-20828 Filed 8-26-13; 8:45 am]
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