[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 140 (Monday, July 22, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 59037]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16063]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    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 August 
21, 2024 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for 
the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days 
of the publication of this notice on the following website 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information 
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for 
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
    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.

Office of Procurement and Property Management

    Title: Generic Clearance for Application Information and Follow-up 
Information for Fellowships, Scholarships, Internships, and Training 
Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 0503-NEW.
    Summary Of Collection: This is a new generic information collection 
request seeking approval for 3 years. The request ``Generic Clearance 
for Application Information and Follow-up Information for Fellowships, 
Scholarships, Internships, and Training Programs'' supports the Office 
of Partnerships and Public Engagement's (OPPE) mission to connect rural 
and underserved communities to the education, tools, and resources 
available to them through Department of Agriculture programs and 
initiatives. OPPE coordinates outreach activities, including fellowship 
programs, scholarship programs, internship programs, and new 
initiatives that the Secretary of Agriculture deems appropriate on 
behalf of the Department's agencies, offices, divisions, and units (7 
U.S.C. 6934(c)).
    Application and supporting documentation involving fellows, 
scholars, interns, and trainees are necessary for OPPE to effectively 
coordinate services provided by the Department. In addition, follow-up 
surveys administered to fellows, scholars, interns, and trainees upon 
completion of their respective programs are necessary to ensure that 
USDA is designing and implementing these programs effectively.
    Applicants may possess a variety of degrees including, but not 
limited to, high school, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and doctorates. 
Potential applicants may apply for a variety of USDA opportunities by 
submitting applications, resumes, curriculum vitae (CV), reference 
letters, and other related documentation to OPPE or directly to USDA 
offices. This information is necessary to evaluate the eligibility, 
merits, and quality of potential candidates and will also assist in 
matching potential candidates to various fellowships, scholarships, 
internships, and training programs.
    Need and Use of the Information: This generic clearance will permit 
OPPE to more efficiently collect applications and related documentation 
so that potential candidates may receive consideration for programs of 
their choice. It is important to ensure that applications are targeted, 
streamlined, and work in conjunction with the respective outreach 
efforts of USDA agencies and mission areas. This information collection 
will also enable USDA to collect qualitative participant feedback in an 
efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Administration's 
commitment to providing career pathways to Federal positions. 
Participant feedback surveys will provide useful insights on 
perceptions and opinions but will not be statistical surveys that yield 
quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of 
study. This feedback will provide insights into participant 
perceptions, experiences, and expectations; provide an early warning of 
issues with participant placement; or focus attention on areas where 
communication, training, or changes, in operations might improve 
program participation and conversion to Federal service. These 
collections will contribute directly to the improvement of program 
management. Finally, this generic clearance process allows programs an 
abbreviated PRA clearance process to gather a tailored pool of 
candidates to meet the education needs of a rapidly changing workforce 
and assess the extent to which programs are meeting participant needs. 
In addition, this clearance would allow for central administration of 
the PRA Clearance process, form sharing among programs, and potentially 
fewer online application and participant feedback systems at USDA.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals.
    Number of Respondents: 50,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Annually; Semi-annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 30,833.

Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-16063 Filed 7-19-24; 8:45 am]
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