The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments are requested regarding: 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; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; 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.
Comments regarding this information collection received by August 12, 2024 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function.
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 Utilities Service
Title:7 CFR 1783, Revolving Fund Program.
OMB Control Number: 0572-0138.
Summary of Collection: This package is being submitted under a regular clearance as a request for extension of a currently approved collection. The estimated number of applicants remains 4 based on a historical average for the program. The total burden hours are estimated to be 325 hours. On May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Farm Bill) was signed into law as Public Law 107-171. Section 6002 of the Farm Bill amended the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT), by adding a grant program to establish a revolving loan fund (RFP). The Secretary may make grants to qualified private, non-profit entities to establish a revolving loan fund. The loans will be made to eligible entities to finance predevelopment costs of water or wastewater projects, or short-term small capital projects not part of the regular operation and maintenance of current water and wastewater systems.
Need and Use of the Information: The information required in this collection is utilized by the Rural Development State offices and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Water and Environmental program National Office staff to determine eligibility for the grant program and monitor performance of ongoing grants. Nonprofit organizations applying for the Revolving Fund Program grant(s) must submit an application, which includes an application form, narrative proposal (work plan), various other forms, certifications, and supplemental information. The Rural Development State Offices and the RUS National Office staff will use the information collected to determine applicant eligibility, project feasibility, and the applicant's ability to meet the grant and regulatory requirements. Failure to collect proper information could result in improper determinations of eligibility, improper use of funds, or hindrances in making grant(s) authorized by the Revolving Fund Program.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 4.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 325.
Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-15358 Filed 7-11-24; 8:45 am]
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