[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66060-66061]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-27195]
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Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 207 / Wednesday, October 27, 2010 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
October 22, 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: Fire and Rescue Loans--7 CFR 1942, Subpart C.
OMB Control Number: 0575-0120.
Summary of Collection: The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is
authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926) to make loans to public agencies,
nonprofit corporations, and Indian Tribes for the development of
essential community facilities primarily servicing rural residents. The
primary regulation for administering this Community Facility program is
7 CFR 1942-A. The information must be collected to determine
eligibility, analyze financial feasibility, take security, monitor the
use of loan funds, and monitor the financial condition of borrowers,
and otherwise assisting borrowers.
Need and Use of the Information: The Rural Development requires
that an application form SF-424 be completed by applicant/borrowers
with each application package in addition to other necessary
information. This form gives basic information regarding the applicant,
including the type of loan/grant assistance they are seeking. This
information will be used to determine applicant/borrower eligibility,
project feasibility, and ensure borrowers operate on a sound basis and
use loan funds for authorized purposes.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-
profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 1,200.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Quarterly;
Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 12,391.
Rural Housing Service
Title: Community Facilities Grant Program--7 CFR 3570-B.
OMB Control Number: 0575-0173.
Summary of Collection: The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
Act (7 U.S.C. 1926) authorizes Rural Housing Service (RHS) to make
grants to public agencies, nonprofit corporations, and Indian Tribes to
develop essential community facilities and services for public use in
rural areas. These facilities include schools, libraries, childcare,
hospitals, clinics, assisted-living facilities, fire and rescuer
stations, police stations, community centers, public buildings, and
transportation. The Department of Agriculture through its Community
Programs strives to ensure that facilities are readily available to all
rural communities.
Need and Use of the Information: Rural Development field offices
will collect information from applicant/borrowers and consultants. This
information is used to determine applicant/borrower eligibility,
project feasibility, and to ensure borrowers operate on a sound basis
and use loan and grant funds for authorized purposes. Failure to
collect the information could result in improper determinations of
eligibility, improper use of funds, and or unsound loans.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 1,085.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 7,428.
Rural Housing Service
Title: Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI).
OMB Control Number: 0575-0180.
Summary of Collection: Congress created the Rural Community
Development Initiative (RCDI) in fiscal year 2000 and funds were
appropriated under the Rural Community Advancement Program. The intent
of the RCDI grant program is to develop the capacity and ability of
rural area recipients to undertake projects through a program of
financial and technical assistance provided by qualified intermediary
organizations. Intermediaries are required to provide matching funds in
an amount equal to the RCDI grant. Eligible recipients are private,
nonprofit community-based housing and community development
organizations and low-income rural communities.
Need and Use of the Information: RHS will collect information to
determine applicant/grantee eligibility, project feasibility, and to
ensure that grantees operate on a sound basis and use grant funds for
authorized purposes. Failure to collect this information could result
in improper use of Federal funds.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; State,
Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 1,200.
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Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: Quarterly;
Annually; Third party disclosure.
Total Burden Hours: 4,191.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
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