[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 21, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 93655-93656]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-30672]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 15, 2016.
    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 
are requested regarding (1) 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; (2) the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by January 
20, 2017 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: 
Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office 
Building, 725--17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are 
encouraged to submit their comments to OMB via email to: 
[email protected] or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental 
Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-
7602. 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.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Title: 4-H Enrollment Report.
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0045.
    Summary of Collection: The 1914 Smith-Lever Act created the 
Cooperative Extension System and the land-grant universities and their 
federal partner, the Extension Service, now the National Institute of 
Food and Agriculture, USDA. The mission of the National 4-H 
Headquarters; National Institute of Food and Agriculture, United States 
Department of Agriculture; is to advance scientific knowledge for 
agriculture, the environment, human and animal health and well-being, 
and communities by creating opportunities for youth. 4-H is

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the premier youth development program of the United States Department 
of Agriculture. Originating in the early 1900's as ``four-square 
education,'' the 4-H's (head-heart-hands-health) seek to promote 
positive youth development, facilitate learning and engage youth in the 
work of their community to enhance the quality of life.
    Need and Use of the Information: The annual 4-H Enrollment Report 
is the principal means by which the 4-H movement can keep track of its 
progress, as well as emerging needs, potential problems and 
opportunities. All of the information necessary to run the 4-H program 
is collected from individuals clubs, and other units. The information 
collected is used to report, as requested by the Congress or the 
Administration, on rural versus urban outreach, enrollment by race, 
youth participation in leadership, community service, etc. It is also 
used to determine market share or percentage of the youth of each state 
by age and place of residence who are enrolled in the 4-H youth 
development program. Without the information it would be impossible to 
justify federal funding for the 4-H program.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 109.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 111.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-30672 Filed 12-20-16; 8:45 am]
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