[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 204 (Friday, October 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 54776]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-25553]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

October 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 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.

Agricultural Research Service

    Title: ARS Animal Health National Program Assessment Survey Form.
    OMB Control Number: 0518-0042.
    Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is 
charged with extending the Nation's scientific knowledge with research 
projects in agriculture, human nutrition, food safety, natural 
resources, the environment, and other topics affecting the Nation. ARS 
conducts national program assessments every five years. The cycle 
ensures that ARS research meets OMB's Research and Development 
Investment Criteria and other external requirements. The ARS Animal 
Health National Program has concluded its five-year cycle and now will 
conduct a national program assessment to gather customer, stakeholder, 
and partner input to the next program cycle.
    Need and Use of the Information: The purpose of the survey/
questionnaire is to assess the impact of the research program in the 
2005-2009 national program cycle and ensure relevance for the cycle 
beginning in 2010. Failure to collect input from our customers on the 
performance and impact of our research program would significantly 
inhibit the relevance and credibility of the research conducted at ARS.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 400.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (1 time survey).
    Total Burden Hours: 100.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-25553 Filed 10-22-09; 8:45 am]
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