[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 27, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44842-44843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-18361]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


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

AGENCY: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, USDA 1994 Tribal 
Scholars Program.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the Office of Partnerships and Public 
Engagement intention to request an extension for a currently approved 
information collection for the United States Department of Agriculture 
(USDA) 1994 Tribal Scholars Program.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by 60 days after 
publication in the Federal Register to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement invites 
interested persons to submit comments on this notice. Comments may be 
submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the 
ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this 
web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions at that site for 
submitting comments.
     Mail, including CD-ROMs, etc.: Send to Lawrence A. Shorty, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Partnerships and Public 
Engagement, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 0601, Room 520-A, 
Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
     Hand or courier-delivered submittals: 1400 Independence 
Avenue SW, Room 520-A, Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
    Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must 
include the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Comments 
received in response to this notice will be made available to the 
public for inspection and posted without change, including any personal 
information, to http://www.regulations.gov.
    For access to background documents or comments received, go to the 
Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement at 1400 Independence 
Avenue SW, Room 520-A, Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700, 
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lawrence A. Shorty, USDA 1994 Program 
Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20250; or call (202) 720-6350 or fax (202) 720-7704.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the intention 
of the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement to request an 
extension for a currently approved information collection for the USDA 
1994 Tribal Scholars Program.
    Title: USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program.
    OMB Number: 0503-0016.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from approval date.
    Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved 
information collection.
    Abstract: The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program is a joint human 
capital initiative between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
and the 1994 Institutions. Through the 1994 National Program, USDA 
offers scholarships to high school and college students who are seeking 
a bachelor's degree in the fields of agriculture, food, science, or 
natural resource sciences and related disciplines at one of the 1994 
Institutions. This program offers a combination of paid work experience 
with a USDA sponsoring agency. Students will fill Excepted Service 
positions, receive mentoring, and be provided developmental 
assignments. The program is conducted in accordance with a planned 
schedule and a working agreement between USDA agencies and the student.
    The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program will offer scholarships and 
paid internships to U.S. citizens for a period of up to 4 years. The 
eligibility standards are:
    1. Must be at least 16 years old.
    2. Must be able to complete required occupation-related work 
experience (640 hours) prior to or concurrently with the completion of 
course requirements for the degree.
    3. Must be a United States citizen or national (resident of 
American Samoa or Swains Island).
    If you are not a citizen, you may participate if you are legally 
admitted to

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the United States as a permanent resident and are able to meet United 
States citizenship requirements prior to completion of your degree.
    4. Must be in good academic standing.
    High School College and College applicants will apply by:
    (1) Writing an essay describing educational and career goals;
    (2) Submitting a high school and/or a college transcript;
    (3) Submitting a resume, and;
    (4) Submitting two letters of recommendation. These letters of 
recommendation may be from high school teachers, college professors, 
and college officials.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 1.3 hours per response.
    Respondents: High School or College Student applicants; High School 
Teachers and Guidance Counselors, College Professor(s), and College 
Officials.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 170 applications will generate 510 
responses.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3. Each application 
will generate three responses.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 663 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. Comments may be sent to Lawrence 
A. Shorty, USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program. All comments received 
will be available for public inspection during regular business hours 
at the same address.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will 
become a matter of public record.

    Signed on this 21st day of August, 2019.
Riley W. Pagett,
Chief of Staff, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2019-18361 Filed 8-26-19; 8:45 am]
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