[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 91 (Thursday, May 10, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27416-27417]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-11336]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 7, 2012.
    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.

Natural Resources Conservation Service

    Title: Long Term Contracting.
    OMB Control Number: 0578-0013.
    Summary Of Collection: The Long Term Contracting regulations at 7 
CFR part 630, and the Conservation program regulations at 7 CFR parts 
624, 625, 636, 701, 1415, 1469, 1465, 1466, 1467, 1470 and 1491 set 
forth the basic policies, program provisions, and eligibility 
requirements for owners and operators to enter into and carry out long-
term conservation program contracts with technical assistance under the 
various program. These programs are administered by the Natural 
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). These programs authorize federal 
technical and financial long term cost sharing assistance for 
conservation treatment with eligible land users and entities. Under the 
terms of the agreement, the participant agrees to apply, or arrange to 
apply, the conservation treatment

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specified in the conservation plan. In return for this agreement, 
federal financial assistance payments are made to the land user, or 
third party, upon successful application of the conservation treatment.
    Need and Use of the Information: NRCS will collect information on 
cost sharing and technical assistance, making land use changes and 
install measure to conserve, develop and utilize soil, water, and 
related natural resources on participants land. NRCS uses the 
information to ensure the proper utilization of program funds, 
including application for participation, easement, and application for 
payment.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Farms; Not-
for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 10,145.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting; Annually, Other (As required).
    Total Burden Hours: 7,661.

Natural Resources Conservation Service

    Title: Volunteer Program--Earth Team.
    OMB Control Number: 0578-0024.
    Summary of Collection: Volunteers have been a valuable human 
resource to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) since 
1985. NRCS is authorize by the Federal Personnel Manual (FPM) 
Supplement 296-33, Subchapter 33, to recruit, train and accept, with 
regard to Civil Service classification law, rules, or regulations, the 
service of individuals to serve without compensation. Volunteers may 
assist in any agency program/project and may perform any activities 
which agency employees are allowed to do. Volunteers must be 14 years 
of age. NRCS will collect information using NRCS forms.
    Need and Use of the Information: NRCS will collect information on 
the type of skills and type of work the volunteers are interested in 
doing. The collected information will be used to evaluate potential 
international volunteers and evaluate the effectiveness of the 
volunteer program. Without the information, NRCS would not know which 
individuals are interested in volunteering.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or 
other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 5,951.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Biennially.
    Total Burden Hours: 776.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-11336 Filed 5-9-12; 8:45 am]
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