[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 27, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52896-52897]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-20828]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 21, 2013.
    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 
regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 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 should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental 
Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-
7602. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured 
of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this 
notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling 
(202) 720-8958.
    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.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Title: 4-H Enrollment Report.
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0045.
    Summary of Collection: The mission of the National 4-H 
Headquarters; National Institute of Food and

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Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture; is to advance 
scientific knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human and animal 
health and well-being, and communities by creating opportunities for 
youth. 4-H is the premier youth development program of the United 
States Department of Agriculture. Originating in the early 1900's as 
``four-square education,'' the 4-H's (head-heart-hands-health) seek to 
promote positive youth development, facilitate learning and engage 
youth in the work of their community to enhance the quality of life.
    Need and Use of the Information: The annual 4-H Enrollment Report 
is the principal means by which the 4-H movement can keep track of its 
progress, as well as emerging needs, potential problems and 
opportunities. All of the information necessary to run the 4-H program 
is collected from individuals clubs, and other units. Without the 
information it would be impossible to justify federal funding for the 
4-H program.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 100.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 101.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

    Title: Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Shortage 
Situation.
    OMB Control Number: 0524-0046.
    Summary of Collection: The National Institute of Food and 
Agriculture (NIFA) established a process to designate veterinarian 
shortage situations for the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program 
(VMLRP) as authorized under section 1415A of the National Agricultural 
Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1997. This information 
collection applies to Subpart A of 7 CFR part 3431. The purpose of the 
program is to assure an adequate supply of trained food animal 
veterinarians in shortage situations and provide USDA with a pool of 
veterinary specialists to assist in the control and eradication of 
animal disease outbreaks.
    Need and Use of the Information: NIFA will collect information 
using the Veterinarian Shortage Situation Nomination form. Applications 
for the VMLRP will be accepted from eligible veterinarians who agree to 
serve in one of the designated shortage situations in exchange for the 
repayment of the veterinarian's qualifying educational loans. The 
nomination form includes a series of questions that will need to be 
answered before the nomination can be submitted to the peer panelists 
for their review and recommendations.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 60.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 480.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-20828 Filed 8-26-13; 8:45 am]
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