[Federal Register: May 18, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 94)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 13, 2009.
    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), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV 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) 720-8681.
    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.

Rural Development

    Title: Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0027.
    Summary of Collection: The Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 
extends the duration for all Empowerment Zone through December 2009. 
The Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities program (EZ/EC) 
provides economically depressed rural areas and communities with 
opportunities for growth and revitalization. USDA has designated 45 
Champion communities from the EZ/EC applicant communities that have 
agreed to implement their strategic plans in accordance with the 
principles of the program and report regularly on their progress.
    Need and Use of the Information: Periodic reviews provide the basis 
for USDA to continue or revoke a designation during the life of the 
federal program. These reports provide the progress on each project 
that the designee has specified in their implementation plans. A 
warning letter maybe sent to recipients who have been regarded as 
noncompliance or have made insufficient progress in implementing the 
strategic plan.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 67.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,456.

Rural Business-Cooperative Service

    Title: 1890 Land Grant Institutions: Rural Entrepreneurial Program 
Outreach Initiative.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0041.
    Summary of Collection: Rural Business-Cooperative Service's mission 
is to improve the quality of life in rural America by financing 
community facilities and businesses, providing technical assistance and 
creating effective strategies for rural development. Funding has been 
allocated to support the Outreach Initiative developed to help future 
entrepreneurs and businesses in rural communities that have the most 
economic need. Funds are awarded on a competitive basis using specific 
selection criteria.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected will be 
used to determine (1) eligibility; (2) the specific purpose for which 
the funds will be utilized; (3) time frames or dates by which 
activities surrounding the use of funds will be accomplished; (4) 
feasibility of the project; (5) applicants' experience in managing 
similar activities; and (6) the effectiveness and innovation used to 
address critical issues vital to the development and sustainability of 
businesses. Without this information there would be no basis on which 
to award funds.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; farms; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 18.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 615.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-11544 Filed 5-15-09; 8:45 am]

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