Notice2022-16042
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program; OMB Control No.: 0572-0096
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July 27, 2022
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Agriculture DepartmentRural Utilities Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service announces its' intention to request an extension of a currently approved information collection and invites comments on this information collection.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45081-45082]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16042]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
[Docket No. RUS-22-TELECOM-0045]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Distance
Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program; OMB Control No.:
0572-0096
AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service
announces its' intention to request an extension of a currently
approved information collection and invites comments on this
information collection.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 26, 2022
to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically by the Federal
eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and, in the
``Search Field'' box, labeled ``Search for Rules, Proposed Rules,
Notices or Supporting Documents,'' enter the following docket number:
(RUS-22-TELECOM-0045). To submit or view public comments, click the
``Search'' button, select the ``Documents'' tab, then select the
following document title: (60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Program; OMB
Control No.: 0572-0096) from the ``Search Results'' and select the
``Comment'' button. Before inputting your comments, you may also review
the ``Commenter's Checklist'' (optional). Insert your comments under
the ``Comment'' title, click ``Browse'' to attach files (if available).
Input your email address and select ``Submit Comment.''
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.
Other Information: Additional information about Rural Development
and its programs is available on the internet at <a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov">https://www.rd.usda.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin M. Jones, Management Analyst,
Rural Development Innovation Center--Regulations Management Division,
United States Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
South Building, Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 772-1172.
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#661409040f08480b480c09080315261315020748010910"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="02706d606b6c2c6f2c686d6c677142777166632c656d74">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB)
regulation implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 requires that interested members of the public and affected
agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and
recordkeeping activities. This notice identifies the following
information collection that Rural Utilities Service is submitting to
OMB as extension to an existing collection with Agency adjustment.
Title: Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program.
OMB Control Number: 0572-0096.
Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2022.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 2.45 hours per response.
Respondents: Business or other for profit, not-for-profit
institutions, and State.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 300.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
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Estimated Number of Responses: 6,840.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 17,814 hours.
Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service's (RUS) Distance Learning and
Telemedicine (DLT) Loan and Grant program provides loans and grants for
advanced telecommunications services to improve rural areas' access to
educational and medical services. The various forms and narrative
statements required are collected from the applicants (rural community
facilities, such as schools, libraries, hospitals, and medical
facilities, for example). The purpose of collecting the information is
to determine such factors as eligibility of the applicant; the specific
nature of the proposed project; the purposes for which loan and grant
funds will be used; project financial and technical feasibility; and,
compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, for
grants funded pursuant to the competitive evaluation process,
information collected facilitates RUS' selection of those applications
most consistent with DLT goals and objectives in accordance with the
authorizing legislation and implementing regulation.
Comments are invited on:
(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 the burden of the
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 respondents, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Robin M.
Jones, Rural Development Innovation Center--Regulations Management
Division, at (202) 772-1172. Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e2908d808b8ccc8fcc888d8c8791a297918683cc858d94"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="275548454e49094a094d48494254675254434609404851">[email protected]</span></a>.
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. 2022-16042 Filed 7-26-22; 8:45 am]
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