[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 217 (Monday, November 13, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 52264]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-24479]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of Procurement and Property Management


Notice of Request for an Extension of a Currently Approved 
Information Collection

AGENCY: Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM), U.S. 
Department of Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice and request for public comments regarding an extension 
to an existing OMB clearance.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Office of Procurement and Property Management's 
intention to request an extension of a currently approved information 
collection for Guidelines for the Transfer of Excess Computers or Other 
Technical Equipment Pursuant to Section 14220 of the 2008 Farm Bill.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 12, 2018 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for sending comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include OMB 
Control No. 0505-0023 in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: (202) 720-8972.
     Mail: Office of Procurement and Property Management, 
Property Management Division, Attn: Michael R. Johnson, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW., Suite 1575, Mailstop 9304, Washington, DC 20250.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Suite 
1575, Mailstop 9304, Washington, DC 20250.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael R. Johnson, OPPM at (202) 
720-9779 or by mail at USDA, OPPM, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Suite 
1575, Mailstop 9304, Washington, DC 20250. Please cite OMB Control No. 
0505-0023.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Guidelines for the Transfer of Excess Computers or Other 
Technical Equipment Pursuant to Section 14220 of the 2008 Farm Bill.
    OMB Number: 0505-0023.
    Expiration Date of Approval: 03/31/2018.
    Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: USDA requires information in order to verify eligibility 
of requestors, determine availability of excess property, and have 
contact information for the requestor available to ensure an 
organization is designated to receive property on behalf of an eligible 
recipient. Information will be used to coordinate the transfer of 
excess property to eligible recipients. Respondents will be authorized 
representatives of a city, town, or local government entity located in 
a rural area as defined in 7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A).
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average .167 hours per response.
    Respondents: City, town, or local government entities located in a 
rural area.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2 hours.
    Comments are invited on: (1) 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; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information 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 the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record.

George M. Cabaniss Jr.,
Director.
[FR Doc. 2017-24479 Filed 11-9-17; 8:45 am]
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