Notice2022-23049
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
October 24, 2022
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Agriculture Department
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 204 (Monday, October 24, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23049]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following
information collection requirement(s) to 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; and 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 November
23, 2022 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
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. 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 Business-Cooperative Service
Title: Intermediary Re-lending Program.
OMB Control Number: 0570-0021.
Summary of Collection: The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized
by 7 U.S.C. 1936(b) to make or guarantee loans to eligible entities
(Indian tribes, public agencies, cooperatives and nonprofit
corporations) so that loans will be reloaned to individuals and
entities for the purposes that predominantly serve communities in rural
areas and promote community development, establish new businesses,
establish and support microlending programs and create or retain
employment opportunities. 7 CFR 4284, Subpart D contains regulations
for filing applications for loans made by Rural Development (RD) under
the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) to eligible intermediaries and
applies to borrowers and other parties involved in making such loans.
Need and Use of the Information: The information requested is
necessary for RBS to process applications in a responsible manner, make
prudent credit and program decisions, and effectively monitor the
intermediaries' activities to protect the Government's financial
interest and ensure that funds obtained from the Government are used
appropriately. Various forms are used to include information to
identify the intermediary, describe the intermediary's experience and
expertise, describe how the intermediary will operate its revolving
loan fund, provide for debt instruments, loan agreements, and security,
and other material necessary for prudent credit decisions and
reasonable program monitoring.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business
or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 140.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 11,790.
Rural Business Cooperative Service
Title: Rural Business Development Grants.
OMB Control Number: 0570-0070.
Summary of Collection: The Agricultural Act of 2014, Public Law
113-79 (2014 Farm Bill) (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)), authorized the Rural
Business Development Grant (RBDG) program to facilitate the development
of small and emerging private businesses, industries, and related
employment as well as identifying and analyzing business opportunities,
establishing business support centers, and providing training,
technical assistance, and planning for improving the economy in rural
communities. 7 CFR 4280, Subpart E is a Rural Business-Cooperative
Service (RBS) regulation which covers the administration of this
program, including eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria to
make funding selection decisions. The reporting burden to be cleared
with this request includes the submission of documentation to support
selection priority points such as evidence of experience, commitment by
other funding sources, evidence of loans that are needed, commitment by
business of jobs created or saved, and evidence that the proposed
project is covered by a plan; and reporting requirements after grant
approval.
Need and Use of the Information: The various forms and narrative
requirements contained within this regulation are collected from
applicants who are public bodies and private nonprofit organizations,
and Indian Tribes. This information is for determining such factors as:
(1) eligibility; (2) the specific purposes for which grant funds will
be utilized; (3) timeframes or dates by which actions surrounding the
use of funds will be accomplished; (4) who will be carrying out the
purposes for which the grant is made; (5) project priority; (6)
applicants' experience in administering a rural economic development
program; (7) employment improvement; and (8) mitigation of economic
distress of a community through the creation or salvation of jobs or
emergency situations.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit Institutions; Business
or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 920.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 59,823.
Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-23049 Filed 10-21-22; 8:45 am]
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