Notice2022-04443
Notice of Intent To Seek Renewal of an Information Collection
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March 3, 2022
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Agriculture DepartmentAgricultural Research Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) intent to seek reinstatement of the ARS Animal Health National Program Assessment Survey. This voluntary information collection will give beneficiaries of ARS research the opportunity to provide input on the impact of the research conducted by ARS in the last National Program cycle. This input will be used for planning the research agenda for the next 5-year program cycle.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 42 (Thursday, March 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12075-12076]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04443]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Research Service
Notice of Intent To Seek Renewal of an Information Collection
AGENCY: Agricultural Research Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the
office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice
announces the Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) intent to seek
reinstatement of the ARS Animal Health National Program Assessment
Survey. This voluntary information collection will give beneficiaries
of ARS research the opportunity to provide input on the impact of the
research conducted by ARS in the last National Program cycle. This
input will be used for planning the research agenda for the next 5-year
program cycle.
DATES: Comments must be received by May 2, 2022 to be assured of
consideration.
ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Ms. Janice
Boarman, Program Analyst, Agricultural Research Service, Office of
National Programs, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, GWCC, Room 2-2035,
Beltsville, Maryland 20705-5138. Submit electronic comments to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#29634847404a4c076b46485b444847695c5a4d48074e465f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="68220906010b0d462a07091a050906281d1b0c09460f071e">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Janice Boarman at (301) 504-4764.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: ARS Animal Health National Program Assessment Evaluation
Form.
OMB Number: 0518-0042.
Expiration Date: September 30, 2022.
Type of Request: Approval to seek reinstatement of the ARS Animal
Health National Program Assessment Survey. This voluntary information
collection will give beneficiaries of ARS research the opportunity to
provide input on the impact of the research conducted by ARS in the
last National Program cycle for the Animal Health National Program.
This survey seeks input from beneficiaries of research conducted by ARS
for program planning and ensures alignment of the ARS National Programs
with the needs of our customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Abstract: ARS research covers the span of nutrition, food safety
and quality, animal and plant production and protection, and natural
resources and sustainable agricultural systems. It is organized into
fifteen National Programs addressing specific areas of this research.
These National Programs serve to bring coordination, communication, and
prioritization to approximately 660 research projects carried out by
ARS and focus on the relevance, impact, and quality of ARS research.
The requested voluntary electronic evaluation survey will give
beneficiaries of ARS research the opportunity to provide input on the
impact of the ARS Animal Health National Program. For the purpose of
this National Program Assessment, impact is defined as research that
has influenced or will significantly influence the area covered by the
National Program; has created or will create information, best
practices, and/or economic opportunities for the National Program's
customers, partners, and stakeholders; or has enabled or will enable
action and regulatory agencies to formulate policies and regulations to
support American agriculture. The electronic evaluation form will be
available online through a dedicated URL. The input provided through
the completion of the evaluation form will be shared with customers,
partners, stakeholders, and ARS Administrators as part of the National
Program's assessment process. ARS National Program Assessments are
conducted every 5 years as part of ARS' National Program planning cycle
to ensure the relevance, quality, and impact of ARS research. The
assessment serves as both a retrospective evaluation and as the
foundation for future priority setting for the Agency. The electronic
evaluation form will allow ARS to outreach to its many customers,
partners and stakeholders that are unable to participate in planned
assessment meetings and also ensures an efficient means of obtaining
the greatest amount of input on the impact and direction of the ARS
Animal Health National Program.
Estimate of Burden: Completing the electronic evaluation form is
estimated to average 15 minutes per response.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 600.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 150 hours.
Comments are invited on (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and the assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the input provided by a wide array of
customers, and; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who respond, including the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technology. Comments should
be sent to the address in the preamble. 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.
Simon Y. Liu,
Associate Administrator, ARS.
[FR Doc. 2022-04443 Filed 3-2-22; 8:45 am]
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