Notice2022-01525
Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection: Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion Background Information.
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Published
January 26, 2022
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Agriculture Department
Abstract
This notice announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) intention to request an extension and a revision to the currently approved Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion Background Information AD-755 Supplemental List--Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Commodity Specific Questionnaire. The revised form allows applicants to answer whether the individual is a veteran, has a disability/impairment; further defines current membership terms with the term start and end dates when serving on a USDA federal advisory committee, council, or board; rearranged the preferred name on official correspondence to legal name section; requires an applicant to print name; provides an update to the most recent USDA equal employment opportunity statement; and adds a reset button to the form. The primary objective is to determine the qualifications, suitability and availability of a candidate to serve on advisory committees and/or research and promotion boards.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 26, 2022)]
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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: 2022-01525]
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Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 17 / Wednesday, January 26, 2022 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently
Approved Information Collection: Advisory Committee and Research and
Promotion Background Information.
AGENCY: Department of Agriculture.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
(USDA) intention to request an extension and a revision to the
currently approved Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion
Background Information AD-755 Supplemental List--Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS) Commodity Specific Questionnaire. The revised form allows
applicants to answer whether the individual is a veteran, has a
disability/impairment; further defines current membership terms with
the term start and end dates when serving on a USDA federal advisory
committee, council, or board; rearranged the preferred name on official
correspondence to legal name section; requires an applicant to print
name; provides an update to the most recent USDA equal employment
opportunity statement; and adds a reset button to the form. The primary
objective is to determine the qualifications, suitability and
availability of a candidate to serve on advisory committees and/or
research and promotion boards.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by March 28, 2022 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: USDA invites interested persons to submit comments on this
notice. Comments may be submitted through one of the following methods:
[squ] 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.
[squ] Mail, including CD-ROMs, etc.: White House Liaison Office,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, the
Whitten Building, Room 536-A, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
[squ] Hand- or courier-delivered submittals: Deliver to White House
Liaison Office, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, the Whitten Building, Room 536-A, Washington, DC 20250-3700.
Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must
include the Agency name and docket number. Comments received in
response to this notice 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Cikena Reid, Committee
Management Officer, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, the Whitten Building, Room 536-
A, Washington, DC 20250; office phone: 202-720-2406; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#87e4eeece2e9e6a9f5e2eee3c7f2f4e3e6a9e0e8f1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="47242e2c2229266935222e23073234232669202831">[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 U.S.
Department of Agriculture's (USDA) intention to request an extension
for--and a revision to the Advisory Committee and Research and
Promotion Background Information collection form. The primary objective
is to determine the qualifications, suitability and availability of a
candidate to serve on advisory committees and/or research and promotion
boards.
Title: Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion Background
Information.
OMB Number: 0505-0001.
Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 2022.
Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved
information collection form document.
Abstract: The primary objective is to determine the qualifications,
suitability and availability of a candidate to serve on advisory
committees and/or research and promotion boards. The information will
be used to both conduct background clearances on the candidates and to
compile annual reports regarding membership.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response.
Respondents: Individuals.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,500.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One (1).
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5,500.
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 Ms. Cikena Reid, Committee Management
Officer, the White House Liaison Office, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
the Whitten Building, Room 536-A, Washington, DC 20250; fax: 202-720-
9286; or by email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ddbeb4b6b8b3bcf3afb8b4b99da8aeb9bcf3bab2ab"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="07646e6c6269662975626e63477274636629606871">[email protected]</span></a>. Comments must be postmarked 10
business days prior to the deadline to ensure timely receipt.
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.
Dated: January 21, 2022.
Cikena Reid,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-01525 Filed 1-25-22; 8:45 am]
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