Notice2021-14672
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
July 9, 2021
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Agriculture Department
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 129 (Friday, July 9, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36249-36250]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14672]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
July 6, 2021.
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; 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; the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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
9, 2021 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
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. 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.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: APHIS Student Outreach Program.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0362.
Summary of Collection: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964--
Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted programs, established Special
emphasis Programs throughout the Federal Government. The Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS') Student Outreach Program is
designed to help students learn about careers in animal science,
veterinary medicine, plant pathology, and agribusiness. The program
allows participants to live on college campuses and learn about
agricultural science and agribusiness from university professors,
practicing veterinarians, and professionals working for the U.S.
Government.
The Student Outreach Program is designed to enrich students' lives
while they are still in their formative years. APHIS' investment in the
Student Outreach Program not only exposes students to careers in APHIS,
it also gives APHIS' employees the opportunity to meet and invest in
APHIS' future workforce. Students chosen to participate in the Student
Outreach Program will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops,
and field trips. Students will also participate in character and
teambuilding activities and diversity workshops. Two programs currently
in the Student Outreach Program are AgDiscovery and Safeguarding
Natural Heritage Program: Strengthening Navajo Youth Connections to the
Land.
Need and Use of the Information: To participate in these programs,
applicants (students) must submit essays, letters of recommendation,
and application packages. These applications are reviewed and rated by
officials to select the program participants. In addition, cooperative
agreements are used to facilitate the partnerships between APHIS and
the participating universities to carry out these programs.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households, public and
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private universities, and state government.
Number of Respondents: 1,126.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting.
Total Burden Hours: 6,330.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-14672 Filed 7-8-21; 8:45 am]
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