[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 210 (Tuesday, October 30, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 65662]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-26616]
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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 210 / Tuesday, October 30, 2012 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Research Service
Notice of Intent To Seek Reinstatement 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 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 3) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, this notice announces the Agricultural
Research Service's (ARS) intent to seek reinstatement of the ARS Animal
Health National Program Assessment Survey, which seeks input on the
impact of the Animal Health National Research Program through the
completion of an electronic evaluation form. This voluntary information
collection will give the 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 on this notice must be received by December 31, 2012 to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this notice to Dr. Cyril G.
Gay, National Program Leader, Agricultural Research Service, National
Program Staff, Animal Production and Protection, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue,
GWCC, Building 4, Beltsville, Maryland 20705-5148. Comments may be sent
by phone to (301) 504-4786 or fax to (301) 504-4873. Submit electronic
comments to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Cyril G. Gay at (301) 504-4786.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: ARS Animal Health National Program Assessment Evaluation
Form.
OMB Number: 0518-0042.
Expiration Date: February 28, 2013.
Type of Request: Approval to seek reinstatement of the ARS Animal
Health National Program Assessment Survey, which seeks input from the
beneficiaries of research conducted by ARS for program planning and
ensures alignment of the Animal Health National Program with the needs
of our customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Abstract: This voluntary electronic evaluation form will give the
beneficiaries of ARS research the opportunity to provide input on the
impact of the national program on animal agriculture. For the purpose
of this National Program Assessment, impact is defined as research that
has influenced or will significantly influence the animal sciences and
animal health, has created or will create economic opportunities for
producers and farmers, or has enabled or will enable action and
regulatory agencies to formulate policies and regulations to support
American agriculture. The report and evaluation form will be available
on-line through a dedicated URL. The input provided through the
completion of the evaluation form will be shared with customers,
partners, and stakeholders through webinars, conference calls and/or
meetings, which will be held during the input stage of the program
planning cycle.
ARS National Program Assessments are conducted every 5 years,
through the organization of webinars, conference calls and/or meetings.
These input sessions allow ARS to periodically update the vision and
rationale of each National Program and assess the relevancy,
effectiveness, and responsiveness of ARS research. In addition, these
input sessions facilitate the review and simultaneously provide an
opportunity for customers, stakeholders, and partners to assess the
progress made through the National Program and provide input for future
modifications to the National Program or the National Program's
research agenda.
In the case of the ARS Animal Health National Program, the
beneficiaries of the research are numerous, including the majority of
the livestock and poultry industries, trade associations, Federal and
State government agencies, and research partners in universities and
the private sector. The electronic evaluation form will allow ARS to
outreach to its many customers, partners, and stakeholders that are
unable to attend the webinars, conference calls and/or meetings and
also ensure an efficient means of obtaining the greatest amount of
input on the impact and direction of the ARS Animal Health National
Research Program.
Estimate of Burden: Completing the electronic evaluation form is
estimated to average 15 minutes per response.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 400.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 100 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.
Dated: October 22, 2012.
Caird E. Rexroad, Jr.,
Associate Administrator, ARS.
[FR Doc. 2012-26616 Filed 10-29-12; 8:45 am]
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