[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 110 (Wednesday, June 9, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 32735]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-13797]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
June 3, 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 1980-D, Rural Housing Loans.
OMB Control Number: 0575-0078.
Summary of Collection: The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is a credit
agency for Rural Development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Section 517(d) of Title V of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, (Act)
provides the authority for the Secretary of Agriculture to issue loan
guarantees for the acquisition of new or existing dwellings and related
facilities to provide decent, safe, and sanitary living conditions and
other structures in rural areas. The Act also authorizes the Secretary
to pay the holder of a guaranteed loan the difference between the rate
of interest paid by the borrower and the market rate of interest.
Need and Use of the Information: Information collected is used to
determine if borrowers qualify for all assistance. Eligibility for this
program includes very low, low, and moderate-income families or persons
whose income does not exceed 115 percent of the median income for the
area. The information requested by RHS includes borrower financial
information such as household income, assets and liabilities, and
monthly expenses. Information requested on lenders is required to
ensure lenders are eligible to participate in the GRH program and are
in compliance with OMB Circular A-129. If the information collected was
less frequent or not at all, the agency could not effectively monitor
lenders and assess the program.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or
other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 137,512.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Monthly; On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 753,193.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-13797 Filed 6-8-10; 8:45 am]
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