[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 22, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 67541]
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[FR Doc No: E6-19704]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 16, 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) 720-8958.
    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: Assurance of Compliance with the Department of Agriculture 
Regulations Assuring Civil Rights Compliance Organization Information.
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0026.
    Summary of Collection: The Cooperative State Research, Education, 
and Extension Service (CSREES) has primary responsibility for providing 
linkages between the Federal and State components of a broad-based, 
national agricultural research, extension, and higher education system. 
Focused on national issues, its purpose is to represent the Secretary 
of Agriculture and the intent of Congress by administering formula and 
grant funds appropriated for agricultural research, extension, and 
higher education. Before awards can be made, certain information is 
required from applicant to assure compliance with the civil rights laws 
and to effectively assess the potential recipient's capacity to manage 
Federal funds. CSREES will collect information using forms CSREES 665, 
``Assurance of Compliance with the Department of Agriculture 
Regulations Assuring Civil Rights Compliance and CSREES 666, 
``Organizational Information.''
    Need and Use of the Information: CSREES will collect information to 
determine that applicants recommended for awards are responsible 
recipients of Federal funds. Also, CSREES will collect information to 
determine that applicant agrees that they will offer programs to all 
eligible persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, 
disability, age, political beliefs, religion, marital status, or 
familial status. If the information were not collected, it would not be 
possible to determine that the prospective grantees are responsible and 
are complying with the Civil Rights Act.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business 
or other for-profit; Individuals or households; State, Local, or Tribal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 150.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,020.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-19704 Filed 11-21-06; 8:45 am]
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