[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 13, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68018-68019]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-27129]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 6, 2013.
    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

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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. The authority to collect this 
information is under 7 U.S.C. 2204(a), 7 U.S.C. 2204(b) and 7 U.S.C. 
2661.
    Need and use of the Information: The Economic Research Service will 
collect information using a survey to address gaps in existing 
knowledge about the relationships between community development and 
rural health care provisions by investigating these issues from the 
perspective of members of rural communities, including health care 
providers and community leaders. The study will be based on a sample of 
150 communities in three major regions of the country. The study will 
also collect information on how rural small towns attract and retain 
primary health care providers, considering the broad range of community 
assets and amenities that may attract providers. If the proposed 
information collection is not conducted, research and knowledge on the 
roles rural communities play in recruiting and retaining health care 
providers will remain limited.
    Description of Respondents: Business or others for-profit; Not-for-
profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 2,850.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,198.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-27129 Filed 11-12-13; 8:45 am]
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