[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 10, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 37505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-13320]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 3, 2007.
    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: Outreach/Ethnicity Questionnaires.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act prohibits 
discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally 
assisted or direct programs of the Federal Government. Section 703 in 
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in 
employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in 
actions affecting employees or applicants for employment. The Forest 
Service requires outreach and recruitment of diverse candidates as a 
strategy to create a diverse and multicultural workforce within the 
agency. The Forest Service will do two questionnaires collecting 
information regarding ethnicity and race, which program the respondent 
is currently participating, and information from students attending 
local college and university career fairs about the effectiveness of 
information provided by personnel regarding career opportunities in the 
Forest Service.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information will be used to 
evaluate effectiveness of the Civil Rights Outreach Programs conducted 
by the Northern Research Station, as well as the Forest Service's Youth 
Conservation Corps, Hosted programs, Job Corps, and Volunteer programs. 
This information will assist in the compilation of the Senior Youth and 
Volunteer Programs Report shared with Congress and other Federal 
agencies.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 77,500.
    Frequency of Reponses: Reporting: Yearly.
    Total Burden Hours: 6,458.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-13320 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am]
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