[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 13 (Friday, January 21, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 3182]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-1079]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 13, 2005.
    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 (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) 720-8681.
    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.

Agricultural Research Service

    Title: ARS Animal Health National Program Assessment Survey Form.
    OMB Control Number: 0518-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is 
charged with extending the Nation's scientific knowledge with research 
projects in agriculture, human nutrition, food safety, natural 
resources, the environment, and other topic affecting the Nation. ARS 
conducts national program assessments every five years. The proposed 
assessment instrument will enable ARS to ascertain the level of 
customer and stakeholder satisfaction with the quality, relevance, and 
performance of its animal health research program. The input received 
from customers is critical to assess the performance and impact of ARS' 
research program.
    Need and Use of the Information: The purpose of the survey/
questionnaire is to assess the impact that the research program has had 
in the 2000-2004 national program cycle. The information will be used 
to assess the performance and impact of the animal health research 
program and provide input for future modifications as ARS prepares for 
the next 5-year cycle of research.
    Description of Respondents: Federal Government; State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 460.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (1 time survey).
    Total Burden Hours: 80.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-1079 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am]
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