[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 61 (Thursday, March 29, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18999-19000]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-7568]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

National Agricultural Library


Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information

AGENCY: National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, 
USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. 
L. 104-13) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 
CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the 
National Agricultural Library's intent to request approval for a new 
electronic mailing list subscription form from those working with water 
quality and water resources. This voluntary form gives individuals an 
opportunity to receive and post messages to an electronic discussion 
list maintained by the Water Quality Information Center (WQIC).

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 4, 2012 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
    <bullet> Agency Web site: http://www.nal.usda.gov/wqic/askaquestion.php. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on 
the Water Quality Information Center Web site.
    <bullet> Fax: 301-504-6409 attention: Water Quality Information 
Center.
    <bullet> Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Water Quality Information 
Center/National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Ave., Room 107, 
Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2351.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Electronic Mailing List Subscription Form.
    OMB Number: 0518-0045.
    Expiration Date: 3 years from date of approval.
    Type of Request: Renewal of existing data collection from Water 
Quality Information Center discussion list subscribers.
    Abstract: The National Agricultural Library's Water Quality 
Information Center (WQIC) currently maintains an on-line announcement-
only discussion list. The current voluntary ``Electronic Mailing List 
Subscription Form'' gives individuals interested in the subject area of 
water quality and agriculture an opportunity to receive and post 
messages to this list. The form includes the following items: This form 
contains five items and is used to collect information about 
participants who are interested in joining an electronic discussion 
group. The form collects data to see if a person is eligible to join 
the discussion group. Because these electronic discussion groups are 
only available to people who work in the areas of water quality and 
water resources, it is necessary to gather this information. The 
questionnaire asks for the person's name, email address, job title, 
work affiliation, and topics of interest. The online submission form 
will continue to serve as an efficient vehicle that allows WQIC staff 
to communicate with researchers and practitioners working with water 
quality and water resources.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information

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is estimated to average 1.0 minutes per response.
    Respondents: Water quality and water resources researchers and 
practitioners.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 55 per year.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 0.9 hrs.
    Comments: Comments are invited on (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance for 
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 information to be 
collected; 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: March 12, 2012.
Edward B. Knipling,
Administrator, Agricultural Research Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-7568 Filed 3-28-12; 8:45 am]
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