[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 140 (Thursday, July 22, 2010)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-17946]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
July 19, 2010.
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), [email protected] or
fax to (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO,
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, D.C. 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.
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Title: Independent Assessment of the Delivery of Technical and
Financial Assistance.
OMB Control Number: 0503-NEW.
Summary of Collection: In April 2009, the Honorable Thomas J.
Vilsack, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture,
ordered that there be an independent external analysis of program
delivery in USDA's Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation
Service, Rural Development and Risk Management field offices. The
analysis will provide specific recommendations and methodologies to
ensure that programs are delivered equitably and that access is
afforded to all constituents, with particular emphasis on socially
disadvantaged farmers, ranchers, and other constituents. The legal
authorities to collect this information can be found in the Food,
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill), Public Law 110-
246, 122 Stats. 1651 and the 2002 Farm Bill, Section 10707 of the Farm
Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill), Public Law
107-171.
Need and Use of the Information: USDA Plans to conduct focus group
discussions as part of an evaluation of the effectiveness of the
agencies' programs in reaching diverse populations in a non-
discriminatory manner. The objective of conducting focus groups will be
to obtain customer views, opinions, and experiences on how effectively
USDA is equitably and fairly providing technical and financial
assistance to all customers and potential customers, particularly
socially disadvantaged ones. The assessment will identify barriers to
equal and fair access for all customers regardless of race, gender and
other protected categories. This information will provide USDA with
direct input from USDA customers regarding their attitudes,
understandings, and experiences with the four USDA Agencies and the
programs and services they provide.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 2,250.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (once).
Total Burden Hours: 1,102.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-17946 Filed 7-21-10; 8:45 am]
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