[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 24, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 38432]
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[FR Doc No: 96-18726]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service


Notice of Intent To Revise a Currently Approved Information 
Collection

AGENCY: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, 
USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Cooperative State Research, Education, and 
Extension Service's (CSREES) intention to revise a currently approved 
information collection in support of Form CSREES-665 ``Assurance of 
Compliance with the Department of Agriculture Regulations Under Title 
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended)'', and Form CSREES-666 
``Organizational Information''.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by no later than 
September 27, 1996, to be assured of consideration.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Dr. Sally J. Rockey, Acting 
Deputy Administrator, Competitive Research Grants and Awards 
Management, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension 
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, AG Box 2240, 901 D Street, 
S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-2240, (202) 401-1761.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Assurance of Compliance with the Department of Agriculture 
Regulations Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as 
amended), and Organizational Information.
    OMB Number: 0524-0026.
    Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 1996.
    Type of Request: Intent to revise and extend currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: This action is necessary to: (1) change the forms from a 
CSRS (Cooperative State Research Service) to a CSREES (Cooperative 
State Research, Education, and Extension Service) designation in 
accordance with the 1994 reorganization of the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, and (2) obtain approval for use of the forms beyond the 
current expiration date. The collection of this information enables 
CSREES to determine that applicants recommended for awards are 
responsible recipients of Federal funds. The information pertains to 
organizational management and financial matters of the potential 
grantee, as well as a certification that it complies with the Civil 
Rights Act of 1964, as amended. This information is submitted to CSREES 
on a one-time basis. If sufficient changes occur within the 
organization, the grantee submits revised information. Form CSREESc665 
documents that the grantee will comply with Title VI of the Civil 
Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Form CSREES-666 and the documents which 
the applicant attaches to this form provide CSREES with information 
such as the legal name of the grantee, certification that the 
organization has the legal authority to accept Federal funding, 
identification and signatures of the key officials of the organization, 
the organization's practices in regard to compensation rates and 
benefits of employees, insurance for equipment, subcontracting with 
other organizations, etc., as well as the financial condition of the 
organization. All of this information is considered by CSREES prior to 
award to determine that grantees are both managerially and fiscally 
responsible.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 8\1/2\ hours per response.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for 
profit, non-profit institutions and small businesses or organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 80.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondent: 680 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Dr. 
Sally Rockey, Acting Deputy Administrator, (202) 401-1761.
    Comments: Comments are invited on: (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 proposed collection of information including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions 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 appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be 
sent to Dr. Sally Rockey, Acting Deputy Administrator, Competitive 
Research Grants and Awards Management, Cooperative State Research, 
Education, and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, AG 
Box 2240, 901 D Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-2240, (202) 401-
1761.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval.
    All comments will also become a matter of public record.

    Done at Washington, D.C., this 17th day of July 1996.
Louise Ebaugh,
Acting Deputy Administrator, Competitive Research Grants and Awards 
Management, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension 
Service.
[FR Doc. 96-18726 Filed 7-23-96; 8:45 am]
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