Notice2021-28389
Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection
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Published
January 3, 2022
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentPartnerships and Public Engagement Office
Abstract
This notice announces the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement intention to request an extension with change for a currently approved information collection for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/1890 National Scholars Program.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 1 (Monday, January 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28389]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement
Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection
AGENCY: USDA--Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.
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 with change for a
currently approved information collection for the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA)/1890 National Scholars Program.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 24, 2022, to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: The 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the on-line instructions at that site for submitting comments.
Mail, including CD-ROMs, etc.: Send to: Kenya Nicholas, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Office of Partnerships and Public
Engagement, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 524-A, Whitten Building,
Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Room 524-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 docket will be made available for public
inspection and posted without change, including any personal
information, to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
For access to background documents or comments received, go to the
Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW, Room 524-A, Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700. Office of
Partnerships and Public Engagement, Docket Room at 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Room 524-A, Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250 between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenya Nicholas, Office of Partnerships
and Public Engagement, USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, 1400
Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20250-3700; or call (202) 720-6350
or send a fax to: (202) 720-7704. You may also send an email to:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c0f1f8f9f0a9aea9b480b5b3a4a1eea7afb6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cefff6f7fea7a0a7ba8ebbbdaaafe0a9a1b8">[email protected]</span></a>.
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/
1890 National Scholars Program.
Title: USDA/1890 National Scholars Program.
OMB Number: 0503-0015.
Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 2022.
Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a joint human
capital initiative between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
and the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. Through the
1890 National Scholars 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 established 1890 Land-Grant Universities. A
completed application is required for graduating high school students,
and college freshman and sophomores to be considered for the
scholarship. The first section of the high school application requests
the applicant to include biographical information (i.e., name, address,
age, etc.); educational background information (i.e., grade point
average, test scores, name of university(ies) interested in attending,
and desired major); and extracurricular activities. The second
sectionof the application is completed by the student's guidance
counselor and requests information pertaining to the student's academic
status, grade point average, and test scores. The last section of the
application, which is to be completed by a teacher, provides
information assessing the applicant's interests,
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habits, and potential. The first section of the college application
requests the applicant to include biographical information (i.e., name,
address, age, etc.); educational background information) i.e., grade
point average, name of university currently attending and declared
major); activities. The second section of the application requires the
submission of a transcript; essay containing 500-800 words; two letters
of recommendation submitted on behalf of the applicant.
There are no sections included in the application that the letter
writing officials will need to complete.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 2 hours per response.
Respondents: High School Students, College Freshman and Sophomore
Students, High School Teachers and Guidance Counselors, College
Department Head, Dean of a College, University Vice Presidents, or a
College Professor.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,420 (1,140 applications).
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 6,840 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 Kenya Nicholas, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Room 524-A, Whitten Building, Washington, DC
20250-3700. 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 OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public
record.
Lisa R. Ramirez,
Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2021-28389 Filed 12-30-21; 8:45 am]
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