[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 26706]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-11269]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
May 7, 2010.
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) 720-8681.
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 Housing Service
Title: 7 CFR 1956-C, Debt Settlement--Community and Business
Programs.
OMB Control Number: 0575-0124.
Summary of Collection: The Community and Direct Business Programs
loans and grants are authorized by the Consolidated Farm and Rural
Development Act. Rural Housing Service (RHS) is a credit agency for
agricultural and rural development for the United States Department of
Agriculture and offers supervised credit to develop, improve and
operate family farms, modest housing, essential community facilities,
and business and industry across rural America. 7 CFR part 1956-C, Debt
Settlement--Community and Business Programs provides policies and
procedures as well as a mechanism for debt settlement in connection
with Community Facilities loans and grants, direct Business and
Industry loans, Indian Tribal Land Acquisition loans and Irrigation and
Drainage. The debt settlement program provides the delinquent client
with an equitable tool for the compromise, adjustment, cancellation, or
charge-off of a debt owed to the Agency.
Need and Use of the Information: The field offices will collect
information from applicants, borrowers, consultants, lenders, and
attorneys to determine eligibility, financial capacity and derive an
equitable resolution. This information collected is similar to that
required by a commercial lender in similar circumstances. Failure to
collect the information could result in improper servicing of these
loans.
Description of Respondents: Not for profit institutions; Business
or other for-profit; State, local or Tribal government.
Number of Respondents: 25.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 347.
Rural Housing Service
Title: USDA Rural Development--Centralized Servicing Center--Loan
Servicing Satisfaction Survey.
OMB Control Number: 0575-0187.
Summary of Collection: The Rural Housing Service (RHS) provides
insured loans to low and moderate-income applicants located in rural
geographic areas to assist them in obtaining decent, sanitary and safe
dwellings. RHS Centralized Servicing Center (CSC) has been in operation
since October 1996. The CSC was established to achieve a high level of
customer service and operating efficiency that provides its borrowers
with convenient access to their loan account information. RHS has
developed a survey to measure the results and overall effectiveness of
customer services provided.
Need and Use of the Information: RHS will use the outcome of the
Customer Satisfaction Survey to determine the general satisfaction
level among its customers throughout the nation, highlight areas that
need improvement and provide a benchmark for future surveys and
improvement in customer service. The survey is administered as part of
CSC's on going service quality improvement program.
Description of Respondents: Individual or households.
Number of Respondents: 6,000.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 960.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-11269 Filed 5-11-10; 8:45 am]
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