[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 74 (Wednesday, April 18, 2007)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E7-7372]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Information Collection; Northern Research Station's Outreach 
Opportunity Questionnaire

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and 
organizations on the Northern Research Station's (NRS) Outreach 
Opportunity Questionnaire.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before June 18, 2007 
to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will 
be considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to the 
Northern Research Station, Attention: Judy Terrell, Forest Service, 
USDA, 11 Campus Boulevard, Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073.
    Comments also may be submitted via facsimile to 610-557-4095 or by 
e-mail to: [email protected].
    The public may inspect comments received at USDA Forest Service, 11 
Campus Boulevard, Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073 during normal 
business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 610-557-4257 
to facilitate entry to the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Terrell, Administrative Services, 
610-557-4257. Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Relay 
Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, 
including holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Northern Research Station's Outreach Opportunity 
Questionnaire.
    OMB Number: 0596-NEW.
    Type of Request: New.
    Abstract: This information collection is proposed in order to 
gather information from students attending local college and university 
career fairs regarding the effectiveness of the information provided by 
Forest Service personnel on career opportunities in the Forest Service. 
The information collection is necessary to evaluate and determine the 
effectiveness of the Forest Service Northern Research Station's (NRS) 
Civil Rights Outreach Program.
    Forest Service Civil Rights personnel will use a postcard size form 
to collect evaluation information from students regarding presentations 
at career day events at colleges and universities. Data received will 
appear in reports provided to the Department of Agriculture, senior 
Forest Service officials, the NRS Director, and the NRS Civil Rights 
Diversity Committee. This information is a vital component in the 
analysis of Agency outreach efforts.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: 10 minutes (.17 hours).
    Type of Respondents: University/College students.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 500.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 85 hours.
    Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information 
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the 
functions of the agency, including whether the information will have 
practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's 
estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance 
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    All comments received in response to this notice, including names 
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. 
Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of 
Management and Budget approval.

    Dated: April 13, 2007.
Ann M. Bartuska,
Deputy Chief, Research and Development.
 [FR Doc. E7-7372 Filed 4-17-07; 8:45 am]
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