[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 9, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 45516]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-12955]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 4, 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.

Forest Service

    Title: Forest Service Ride-Along Program Application.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-0170.
    Summary of Collection: The Forest Service (FS) ride-along program 
allows the general public or other interested person to accompany 
agency law enforcement personnel as they conduct their normal field 
duties, including access to and discussions about agency law 
enforcement vehicles, procedures, and facilities. The program provides 
an opportunity for officers to enhance the public's understanding and 
support of the agency program and to increase agency understanding of 
public and community concerns. The program also aids the agency's 
recruitment program by allowing interested persons to observe a 
potential career choice or to participate in innovative intern-type 
programs, and by allowing the agency to showcase the quality of its 
program and services.
    Need and Use of the Information: Information will be collected from 
any person who voluntarily approaches the FS and wishes to participate 
in the program. The FS 5300-33 program application form will be used to 
conduct a minimal background check and the FS 5300-34 is a liability 
waiver form that requires the applicant's signature and their written 
assurance that they have read and understood the form. The information 
collected from the forms will be used by FS and, in appropriate part, 
by any person or entity needed and authorized by the FS to provide the 
needed background information (primarily applicable local law 
enforcement agencies, state criminal justice agencies maintaining state 
justice records, and by the FBI). If the information is not collected, 
the program could not operate.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Federal 
Government; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 100.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (per applicant).
    Total Burden Hours: 16.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-12955 Filed 8-8-06; 8:45 am]
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