[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 9, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 52261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-20793]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 3, 2008.
    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: Equal Opportunity Compliance Review Reporting Tool.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: All Federal agencies and the entities 
receiving Federal financial assistance are prohibited from 
discriminating in the delivery of programs and services. Agencies must 
comply with equal opportunity laws, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 
1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; The 
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Executive orders 
prohibiting discrimination in the delivery of all programs and services 
to the public. The Federal government is required to conduct periodic 
program compliance reviews of recipients of Federal financial 
assistance to ensure they are adhering to the nondiscrimination 
statutes. Forest Service personnel integral to the pre-award and post-
award process will collect this information during face-to-face 
meetings or telephone interviews.
    Need and Use of the Information: Forest Service will use form FS-
1700-6, ``Equal Opportunity Compliance Review Record'' to collect the 
information and document assisted program compliance. Data collected 
includes information on actions taken by recipients to ensure the 
public receives service without discrimination or barriers to access 
and the recipients' employees understand their customer service 
responsibilities. The information collected is for internal use only 
and is utilized to establish and monitor civil rights compliance.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-
profit Institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 2,978.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,427.

Forest Service

    Title: Federal and Non-Federal Financial Assistance Instruments.
    OMB Control Number: 0596-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: In order to carry out specific Forest 
Service (FS) activities, Congress created several authorities to assist 
the Agency in carrying out its mission. Authorized by the Federal 
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Act, the FS issues Federal Financial 
Assistance awards, (i.e., grants and cooperative agreements). Agency 
specific authorities and appropriations also support use of Federal 
Financial Assistance awards. Information is collected from individuals; 
non-profit and for-profit institutions; institutions of higher 
education and state, local, and Native American tribal governments etc. 
Multiple options are available for respondents to respond including 
forms, non-forms, electronically, face-to-face, by telephone and over 
the Internet.
    Need and Use of the Information: From the pre-award to the close-
out stage, FS will collect information from respondents on forms, via 
e-mails, meetings, and telephone calls. Using various forms respondents 
will describe the type of project, project scope, financial plan and 
other factors. Without this information the FS would not be able to 
develop, implement, monitor and administer these agreements.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-
profit Institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 3,586.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 23,445.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-20793 Filed 9-8-08; 8:45 am]
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