Notice2026-11917

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request-EmpowHR/Person Model Non-Employee Data Sheet-FNA-775

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Published
June 15, 2026

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Agriculture DepartmentFood and Nutrition Administration

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection; the purpose of this information collection request is to continue the use of the electronic form FNA- 775. This form will continue to provide for the collection of Personal Identifiable Information required to conduct background investigation which is a pre-requisite for all non-FNA employees (contractor, intern, volunteers, etc.) to be granted a security clearance for employment at all FNA locations.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 114 (Monday, June 15, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35951-35952]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11917]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: 
Comment Request--EmpowHR/Person Model Non-Employee Data Sheet--FNA-775

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment 
on this proposed information collection. This collection is a revision 
of a currently approved collection; the purpose of this information 
collection request is to continue the use of the electronic form FNA-
775. This form will continue to provide for the collection of Personal 
Identifiable Information required to conduct background investigation 
which is a pre-requisite for all non-FNA employees (contractor, intern, 
volunteers, etc.) to be granted a security clearance for employment at 
all FNA locations.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 14, 2026.

ADDRESSES: 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 shall 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 assumptions that were used; (c) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 
(d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Comments may be sent to: Tonya Johnson, Food and Nutrition 
Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1320 Braddock Place, 
Alexandria, VA 22314. Comments may be sent via email to 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f0849f9e8991de9a9f989e839f9ec2b085839491de979f86"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a9ddc6c7d0c887c3c6c1c7dac6c79be9dcdacdc887cec6df">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Comments will also be accepted through the 
Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, and 
follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will 
be a matter of public record.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of this information collection should be directed to Tonya 
Johnson at 703-605-1170.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: EmpowHR/Person Model Non-Employee Data Sheet.
    Form Number: FNA-775.
    OMB Number: 0584-0686.
    Expiration Date: August 31, 2026.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The data collected on this sheet is used to input the 
USDA, Food and Nutrition Administration's non-employee (contractor, 
intern, volunteer, etc.) information into EmpowHR/Person Model. The 
data collected is for the specific purpose of sponsorship for the 
agency's PIV credential and background investigation required for 
access to agency facilities, systems, and information.
    Affected Public: (a) Individual/Households; (b) Business or Other 
For Profit; (e) Federal Government; All USDA FNA non-employee 
affiliates.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 750.

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    The respondents are agency non-employee affiliates at all FNA 
locations across the nation, inclusive of the FNA Headquarters in 
Alexandria, VA and at the seven (7) FNA regional offices across the 
USA. The estimated annual number of respondents who will be required to 
provide personal data for the FNA-775 for a requisite background 
investigation request are 750.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 750.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.167 of an hour. Each respondent 
takes approximately 0.167 of an hour, or 10 minutes, to provide the 
required information.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 125 hours.
    See the table below for estimated total annual burden for each type 
of respondent.

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                                                                                    Number of
                                                                    Number of       responses     Total annual     Estimate of  burden     Total annual
           Affected public                    Form number          respondents    annually per      responses      hours  per response     burden hours
                                                                                   respondent
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Agency non-employee affiliates.......  FNA 775.................             750               1             750  0.16667 (10 minutes....             125
Annualized Totals....................  ........................             750               1             750  10 minutes.............             125
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Patrick A. Penn,
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Administration, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 2026-11917 Filed 6-12-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P


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