Notice2021-22215
Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection
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Published
October 13, 2021
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Agriculture DepartmentRural Housing Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and the Rural Utilities Service, agencies of the Rural Development mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), hereinafter collectively referred to as the Agency to request approval for a new information collection in support of compliance with applicable acts for planning and performing construction and other development work.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 13, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56885-56886]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22215]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Housing Service
[Docket No. RHS-21-Admin-0018]
Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection
AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and
Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intention of the Rural Business-Cooperative
Service, Rural Housing Service, and the Rural Utilities Service,
agencies of the Rural Development mission area within the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA), hereinafter collectively referred to
as the Agency to request approval for a new information collection in
support of compliance with applicable acts for planning and performing
construction and other development work.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 13, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by the following method:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the
ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this
web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the on-line instructions at that site for
submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas P. Dickson, Rural Development
Innovation Center--Regulations Management Division, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, South Building, Washington, DC 20250-1522.
Telephone: (202)690-4492. Email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b9cdd1d6d4d8ca97ddd0dad2cad6d7f9cccaddd897ded6cf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a0d4c8cfcdc1d38ec4c9c3cbd3cfcee0d5d3c4c18ec7cfd6">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB)
regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) requires that interested members
of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on
information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR
1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that Rural
Development is submitting to OMB for a new collection.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 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 the burden of the
proposed collection of information including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (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.
Comments may be sent by the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> and, in the lower ``Search Regulations and
Federal Actions'' box, select ``RHS'' from the agency drop-down menu,
then click on ``Submit.'' In the Docket ID column, select RHS-21-Admin-
0018 to submit or view public comments and to view supporting and
related materials available electronically. Information on using
<a href="http://Regulations.gov">Regulations.gov</a>, including instructions for accessing documents,
submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the
comment period, is available through the site's ``User Tips'' link.
Title: 7 CFR 1924--Common Forms Package for Rural Development
Construction Forms.
OMB Number: 0575-New.
Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from approval date.
Type of Request: New information collection.
Abstract: The information collection under OMB Number 0575-New will
enable the Agencies to effectively administer the policies, methods,
and responsibilities in the planning and performing of construction and
other development work for the related construction programs.
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is authorized under various
sections of Title V of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, to provides
financial assistance to construct, improve, alter, repair, replace, or
rehabilitate dwellings, which will provide modest, decent, safe, and
sanitary housing to eligible individuals in rural areas. The
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended, authorizes the
credit programs of the RHS, RBCS and RUS to provide financial
assistance for essential community facilities such as construction of
community facilities and water and waste systems; and the improvement,
development, and financing of businesses, industries, and employment.
In several sections of both acts, loan limitations are established
as percentages of development costs, requiring careful monitoring of
those costs. Also, the Secretary is authorized to prescribe regulations
to ensure that Federal funds are not wasted or dissipated and that
construction will be undertaken economically and will not be of
elaborate or extravagant design or materials. The collection of
information covered by the forms allows for the planning and performing
of construction and other development work.
Information for the RD forms and their usage in this collection
package are included in this supporting statement.
The Agencies provide forms and/or guidelines to assist in the
collection and submission of information; however, most of the
information may be collected and submitted in the form and content
which is accepted and typically used in normal conduct of planning and
performing development work in private industry when a private lender
is financing the activity. The information is usually submitted via
hand delivery or U.S. Postal Service to the appropriate Agency office.
Electronic submittal of information is also possible through email or
USDA's Service Center eForms website.
If the information were not collected and submitted, the Agencies
would not have control over the type and quality of construction and
development work planned and performed with Federal funds. The Agencies
would not be assured that the security provided for loans is adequate,
nor would the
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Agencies be certain that decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling or other
adequate structures were being provided to rural residents as required
by the different acts.
Estimate of Burden: RD is requesting approval for one respondent
and a one-hour place holder in order for OMB to issue a control number
for these forms. The burden for each of the forms will be accounted for
within the individual Rural Development program collection packages
using the form(s).
Respondents: Individuals or private entities; businesses or other
for profit; not-for profit; small businesses; Federal, state, local or
tribal governments; institutions of higher education or other research
organizations and others.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent per Form in Package:
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Responses
Form No. per
Respondent
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1924-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 19 and 25............. 1
1924-13.................................................... 1.25
1924-18.................................................... 1.75
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Comments from interested parties are invited on: (1) Whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including the
use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public
record.
Chadwick Parker,
Acting Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-22215 Filed 10-12-21; 8:45 am]
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