[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 157 (Tuesday, August 14, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48496-48497]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-19936]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

National Agricultural Library


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information

AGENCY: National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, 
USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice 
announces the National Agricultural Library's intent to request renewal 
of an approved electronic mailing list subscription form from those who 
work in the nutrition and food safety fields.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by October 15, 2012 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Janice 
Schneider, Information Specialist, Food and Nutrition Information 
Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library, 
10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. Comments may be 
sent by facsimile to (301) 504-6047, fax to (301) 504-6409, or email to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janice Schneider, telephone (301) 504-
6047.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Electronic Mailing List Subscription Form.
    OMB Number: 0518-0036.
    Expiration Date: 1/31/2013.
    Type of Request: Approval for data collection from individuals 
working in the areas of nutrition and food safety.
    Abstract: This form contains seven items and is used to collect 
information about participants who are interested in joining an 
electronic discussion group. The form collects data to see if a person 
is eligible to join the discussion group. Because these electronic 
discussion groups are only available to people who work in the areas of 
nutrition and food safety, it is necessary to gather this information. 
The questionnaire asks for the person's name, email address, job 
affiliation, telephone number, and address.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average one minute per response.
    Respondents: Individuals who are interested in joining an 
electronic discussion group.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000 per year.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,000 minutes or 
16.66 hours.
    Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed 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 the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and the assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who 
respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technology. Comments should be sent to the address 
in the preamble. All responses to this notice will be

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summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record.

    Dated: July 30, 2012.
Carid E. Rexroad, Jr.,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Research Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-19936 Filed 8-13-12; 8:45 am]
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