Notice2024-16063
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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July 22, 2024
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 140 (Monday, July 22, 2024)]
[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: 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
<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.
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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