[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 42 (Friday, March 3, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10950-10951]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-3047]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 28, 2006.
    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.

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service

    Title: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension 
Application Kit for Research and Extension Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0039.

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    Summary of Collection: The United States Department of Agriculture 
(USDA), Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service 
(CSREES) administers several competitive, peer-reviewed research and 
extension programs, under which awards of a high-priority nature are 
made. These programs are authorized pursuant to the authorities 
contained in the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and 
Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended (7 U.S.C. 3101), the Smith-
Lever Act, and a variety of other legislative authorities. Before 
awards can be awarded, certain information is required from applicants 
as part of an overall package. Because the proposals submitted are 
competitive in nature and necessitate review by peer panelists, it is 
particularly important that applicants provide the information in a 
standardized fashion to ensure equitable treatment for all. CSREES will 
collect information using several forms.
    Need and Use of the Information: The fundamental purpose of the 
information requested is for USDA proposal evaluation, award, 
management, reporting, and recordkeeping, as part of the overall 
administration of the research, education, and extension programs 
administered by CSREES. CSREES will collect the following information: 
Program Summary and Narrative, Credentials, Budget, Identification of 
Conflicts of Interest, and Collect of Environmental Impact Information. 
The information will be used to respond to inquiries from Congress, 
other governmental agencies, and the grantee community.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business 
or other for-profit; Individuals or household; Federal Government; 
State, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 9,450.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 53,776.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-3047 Filed 3-2-06; 8:45 am]
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