[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 21, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58756-58757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-25403]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 16, 2018.
    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 December 
21, 2018 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.

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Title: Organizational Information.
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0026.
    Summary of Collection: The National Institute of Food and 
Agriculture (NIFA) has primary responsibility for providing linkages 
between the Federal and State components of a broad-based, national 
agricultural research, extension, and higher education system. Focused 
on national issues, its purpose is to represent the Secretary of 
Agriculture and the intent of Congress by administering formula and 
grant funds appropriated for agricultural research, extension, and 
higher education. Before awards can be made, certain information is 
required from applicant to effectively assess the potential recipient's 
capacity to manage Federal funds. NIFA will collection information 
using form NIFA 666, ``Organizational Information.''
    Need and Use of the Information: NIFA will collect information to 
determine that applicants recommended for awards will be responsible 
recipients of Federal funds. The information pertains to organizational 
management and financial matters of the potential grantee. If the 
information were not collected, it would not be possible to determine 
that the prospective grantees are responsible.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business 
or other for-profit; Individuals or households; State, Local, or Tribal 
Government; Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 150.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 945.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-25403 Filed 11-20-18; 8:45 am]
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