[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 27, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 43391]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-14781]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. 
L. 104-13) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 
5 CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces 
the Office of the White House Liaison's intention to request an 
extension of the currently approved manner of information collection 
(form AD-755) for all Advisory Committee Membership Background 
Information--expiration February 28, 2006.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 23, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Mica 
Robertson, Office of the White House Liaison, Telephone: (202) 720-
2406, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., the Whitten Building, Room 219A, 
Washington, DC 20250.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Advisory Committee Membership Background 
Information. OMB Number 0505-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mica Robertson at the above address or 
telephone: (202) 720-2406.
    Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2006.
    Type of Request: To extend the use of the currently approved 
information collection form (AD-755).
    Abstract: The primary objective for the use of the AD-755 form is 
to determine the qualifications, suitability and availability of a 
candidate to serve on advisory committees and/or research and promotion 
boards. The information will be used to both conduct background 
clearances and to compile annual reports on advisory committees.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response.
    Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1684.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 842.
    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 the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Send comments to: Mica Robertson, Office of the White House 
Liaison, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., the Whitten Building, Room 219-
A, Washington, DC 20250. 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.

Mike Johanns,
Secretary of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 05-14781 Filed 7-26-05; 8:45 am]
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