83 FR 7137 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 34 (February 20, 2018)

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 20, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7137-7138]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-03336]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 14, 2018.
    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 March 
22, 2018 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: 
Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office 
Building, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are 
encouraged to submit their comments to OMB via email to: 
[email protected] or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental 
Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-
7602. 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.

Office of Procurement and Property Management

    Title: Guidelines for the Transfer of Excess Computer or Other 
Technical Equipment Pursuant to Section 14220 of the 2008 Farm Bill.
    OMB Control Number: 0505-0023.
    Summary of Collection: In accordance with procedures in the Federal 
Management regulation, Subpart 102-36.295, each agency is responsible 
for submitting an annual report to the General Services Administration 
of all personal property furnished to non-Federal recipients. 
Respondents will be authorized representatives of a city, town, or 
local government entity located in a rural area as defined in 7 U.S.C. 
1991(a)(13)(A).
    Need and Use of the Information: USDA requires information to: 
verify eligibility of requestors; determine availability of excess 
property; have contact information of the requestor available; and to 
ensure an organization is designated to receive property on behalf of 
an eligible recipient. Information is collected via letters from 
requestors. The request must include: (1) Type of excess computers or 
other technical equipment requested; (2) Justification for eligibility; 
(3) Contact information of the requestor; (4) Logistical information 
such as when and how the property will be picked up; and (5) 
Information on the recipient's designated organization that will 
receive and refurbish the property for the recipient. Information will 
be used to coordinate the transfer of excess property to eligible 
recipients and as input for the required annual report, of all personal 
property furnished to non-Federal recipients, to the General Service 
Administration.

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    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 2.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-03336 Filed 2-16-18; 8:45 am]
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