[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 77 (Thursday, April 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18543-18544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-9320]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 20, 2009.
    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

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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: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension 
Application Kit for Research and Extension Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0039.
    Summary of Collection: The United States Department of Agriculture 
(USDA), Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service 
(CSREES) sponsor ongoing research, education, and extension programs 
under which competitive, formula, and special awards of a high-priority 
nature are made. These programs are authorized pursuant to the 
authorities contained in the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended (7 U.S.C. 3101), the Smith-
Lever Act, and other legislative authorities. Before awards can be 
issued, certain information is required from applicants as part of an 
overall application. In addition to a project summary, proposal 
narrative, vitae of key personnel, and other pertinent technical 
aspects of the proposed project, supporting documentation of an 
administrative and budgetary nature also must be provided. This 
information is obtained via applications through the use of Federal-
wide standard grant application forms and CSREES specific application 
forms. Because competitive applications are submitted, many of which 
necessitate review by peer panelists, it is particularly important that 
applicants provide the information in a standardized fashion to ensure 
equitable treatment for all.
    Need and Use of the Information: The fundamental purpose of the 
information requested is for USDA proposal evaluation, award, 
management, reporting, and recordkeeping, as part of the overall 
administration of the research, education, and extension programs 
administered by CSREES. In addition to Federal-wide standard grant 
application forms, CSREES will use the following program and agency 
specific components as part of its application package: Supplemental 
Information Form; Application Type Form; Application Modification Form; 
Form CSREES-2008, Assurance Statement(s); Form CSREES-2010, 
Fellowships/Scholarships Entry/Annual Update/Exit Form; and the Summary 
of USDA/1890 Cooperation Form.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business 
or other for-profit; Individuals or household; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 5,050.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 12,154.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-9320 Filed 4-22-09; 8:45 am]
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