Notice2022-08277
Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
April 19, 2022
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentRural Utilities Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development mission area, invites comments on this information collection for which approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be requested.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 87 Issue 75 (Tuesday, April 19, 2022)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 75 (Tuesday, April 19, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 23164]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-08277]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
[Docket No. RUS-22-ELECTRIC-0016]
Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development mission area, invites comments on
this information collection for which approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) will be requested.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 21, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Bennett, Regulations Management
Division, Innovation Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bdcddcd0d8d1dc93dfd8d3d3d8c9c9fdc8ced9dc93dad2cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8bfbeae6eee7eaa5e9eee5e5eeffffcbfef8efeaa5ece4fd">[email protected]</span></a>. Telephone: (202) 720-9639.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's
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 RUS
is submitting to OMB for approval. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the RUS, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RUS's
estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information
including 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="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and, in the ``Search'' box, type in the
Docket No. RUS-22-ELECTRIC-0016. A link to the Notice will appear. You
may submit a comment here by selecting the ``Comment'' button or you
can access the ``Docket'' tab, select the ``Notice,'' and go to the
``Browse & Comment on Documents'' Tab. Here you may view comments that
have been submitted as well as submit a comment. To submit a comment,
select the ``Comment'' button, complete the required information, and
select the ``Submit Comment'' button at the bottom. 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 ``FAQ'' link at the
bottom.
Title: Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers, 7 CFR
1717, subpart D.
OMB Control Number: 0572-0114.
Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2022.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 901 et
seq.), as amended (RE Act), authorizes and empowers the administrator
of RUS to make and guarantee loans to furnish and improve electric
service in rural areas. Due to deregulation and restructuring
activities in the electric industry, RUS borrowers may find it
advantageous to merge or consolidate to meet the challenges of industry
change. This information collection addresses the requirements of RUS
policies and procedures for mergers and consolidations of electric
program borrowers.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 1.32 hours per response.
Respondents: Not for profit institutions; business or other for-
profit entities.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 10.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 10.6.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 140 hours.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Pamela
Bennett, Rural Development Innovation Center, Regulations Management
Division, at (202) 720-9639. All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments
will also become a matter of public record.
Christopher A. McLean,
Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-08277 Filed 4-18-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-15-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on April 19, 2022.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.