Notice2022-10441
Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
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Published
May 16, 2022
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentRural Business-Cooperative Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's intention to request a revision of a currently approved information collection package for the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 94 (Monday, May 16, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29732-29733]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-10441]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
[Docket No. RBS-22-Business-0012]
Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's intention to
request a revision of a currently approved information collection
package for the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product
Manufacturing Assistance Program.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 15, 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#fa8a9b979f969bd4989f94949f8e8eba8f899e9bd49d958c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a6a7b777f767b34787f74747f6e6e5a6f697e7b347d756c">[email protected]</span></a>. Telephone: (202) 720-9639.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB)
regulation (5 CFR part 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 the
Rural Business-Cooperative Service 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 Rural Business-Cooperative Service, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Rural
Business-Cooperative Service'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. RBS-22-Business-0012. 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: Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product
Manufacturing Assistance Program (Section 9003).
OMB Control Number: 0570-0065.
Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2022.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service, an Agency within
the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development,
administers the Section 9003 program. The purpose of this information
collection is to obtain information necessary to evaluate loan
applications to determine the eligibility of the applicant and the
project for the program and to qualitatively assess the project's
technical and financial merit to determine which projects should be
funded.
Estimate of Burden: The following annual estimates are based on an
average volume of activity which includes: Nine Phase 1 applications,
eight Phase 2 applications, and one new loan guarantee. Phase 1
applications are evaluated by the Agency to determine whether the
borrower is eligible, the proposed loan is for an eligible purpose,
there is reasonable assurance of repayment ability, there is sufficient
collateral and equity, and the proposed loan complies with all
applicable statutes and regulations. Phase 2 applications are required
for Phase I applicants who score favorable and are invited to submit a
Phase 2 application. The Agency anticipates the number of respondents
to fluctuate based on funding levels.
Respondents: Respondents for this data are lending institutions and
for-profit businesses but also include individuals and corporations.
The annual estimates below are for both subparts associated with this
rule.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 9.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 36.2.
Estimated Number of Responses: 326.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 7,765 hours.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Pamela
Bennett, Rural Development Innovation Center, Regulations Management
Division, at
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(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.
Karama Neal,
Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-10441 Filed 5-13-22; 8:45 am]
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