[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 136 (Monday, July 16, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 41741]
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[FR Doc No: 2012-17234]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 10, 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.

Economic Research Service

    Title: Survey on Rural Community Wealth and Health Care Provision.
    OMB Control Number: 0536-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: Health care services is one of the largest 
and most rapidly growing industries in rural America, and adequate 
provision of health care services is critical for achieving economic 
development and improved well-being of rural people. In many rural 
communities, the health care services sector is the largest employer, 
and rapid growth in this sector is occurring and likely will continue, 
especially as the Baby-Boom generation retires. Provision of adequate 
health care services may be a key factor attracting retirees and other 
migrants to rural areas, contributing to rural growth and prosperity. 
Despite recent growth and potential for continued growth in this 
sector, many rural communities suffer from poor access to health care 
services, especially because of the limited supply of health care 
professionals.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Economic Research Service will 
collect information using a survey on the assets and investments of 
rural communities and their influence on recruitment and retention of 
rural health care providers, and on the effects of rural health care 
provision on economic development of rural communities. The survey will 
be collected by telephone from individuals, including rural health care 
providers and community leaders, in 150 rural communities. If the 
information is not collected, research and knowledge on the roles rural 
communities play in recruiting and retaining health care providers will 
remain limited.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or household; State, Local 
or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 4,500.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,865.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-17234 Filed 7-13-12; 8:45 am]
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