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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 7, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51597-51598]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-24179]

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service

Information Collection; Outreach Opportunity Questionnaire

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and 
organizations on the extension with revision of a currently approved 
information collection, Outreach Opportunity Questionnaire (0596-0207).

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before January 8, 
2018 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to the 
Northern Research Station, Attention: Judy Terrell, Forest Service, 
USDA, 11 Campus Boulevard, Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073.
    Comments also may be submitted via email to: [email protected]. 
The public may inspect comments received at USDA Forest Service, 11 
Campus Boulevard, Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073 during normal 
business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to 610-557-4057 
to facilitate entry into the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Terrell, 610-557-4057. 
Individuals who use telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD) may 
call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339, between 8 a.m. 
and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Outreach Opportunity Questionnaire.
    OMB Number: 0596-0207.
    Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2018.
    Type of Request: Extension with revision.
    Abstract: This information collection is proposing to extend the 
collection of information from students attending local college and 
university career fairs regarding the effectiveness of the information 
provided by the Forest Service personnel on career opportunities in the 
Forest Service. The

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collection is necessary to evaluate and determine the effectiveness of 
the Forest Service Civil Rights Northeastern Service Center (NESC) 
Outreach Program.
    Forest Service, Civil Rights personnel, have utilized the Outreach 
Opportunity Questionnaire to collect evaluation information from 
students regarding presentations at career day events as well as at 
colleges and universities. Data received has appeared in reports 
provided to the Department of Agriculture, senior Forest Service 
officials, the Northern Research Station Director, and the Northern 
Research Station Civil Rights Diversity Committee. This information is 
a vital component in the analysis of Agency outreach efforts.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: 20 hours/year.
    Type of Respondents: University/College students.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 675.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 20 hours.
    Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information 
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the 
functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have 
practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency's 
estimate of the burden of the collection of information, 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 
respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    All comments received in response to this notice, including names 
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. 
Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of 
Management and Budget approval.

    Dated: October 30, 2017.
J. Lenise Lago,
Acting Associate Chief, Forest Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-24179 Filed 11-6-17; 8:45 am]
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