Notice2022-27809
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December 22, 2022
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Agriculture Department
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 245 (Thursday, December 22, 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: 2022-27809]
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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 January
23, 2023 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 Housing Service
Title: 7 CFR 1970, Environmental Policies and Procedures.
OMB Control Number: 0575-0197.
Summary of Collection: The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
(42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq) and other applicable environmental and
historic preservation statutes requires that all Federal agencies
consider the potential environmental consequences of their actions on
the quality of the human environment and historic properties prior to
agency actions being made. In RD's case, the ``action'' is the approval
of financial assistance and obligation of Federal funds. To comply with
NEPA and other environmental laws, regulations, and Executive Orders,
RD requires applicants submitting applications for financial assistance
to include project-specific environmental information along with other
underwriting requirements.
Need and Use of the Information: This information is used to
document whether there are any ``extraordinary circumstances'' that
would preclude the use of a CE (see, 40 CFR 1501.4). Therefore, the
purpose of collecting environmental information is to support RD's
decision making regarding the need for completing an EIS, EA, or
whether a project proposal qualifies for the use of a CE.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or Households.
Number of Respondents: 2,454.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Once; Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 240,816.
Rural Housing Service
Title: 7 CFR 3570 Community Facilities Technical Assistance and
Training Grant Program.
OMB Control Number: 0575-0198.
Summary of Collection: The Community Facilities Technical
Assistance and Training (TAT) is a competitive grant program which the
Rural Housing Service (RHS) administers. Section 306 of the
Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT), 7 U.S.C. 1926,
was amended by Section 6006 of the Agriculture Act of 2014 (Pub. L.
113-79) to establish the Community Facilities Technical Assistance and
Training Grant. Section 6006 authorized grants be made to public bodies
and private nonprofit corporations (including Indian Tribes) that will
serve rural areas for the purpose of enabling the grantees to provide
to associations technical assistance and training with respect to
essential community facilities authorized under Section 306(a)(1) of
the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)).
Grants can be made for 100 percent of the cost of assistance.
Need and Use of the Information: Eligible entities receive TAT
grants to help small rural communities or areas identify and solve
problems relating to essential community facilities. The grant
recipients may provide technical assistance to public bodies and
private nonprofit corporations. Applicants applying for TAT grants must
submit an application, which includes an application form, narrative
proposal, various other forms, certifications, and supplemental
information. The Rural Development State Offices and the RHS National
Office staff will use the information collected to determine applicant
eligibility, project feasibility, and the applicant's ability to meet
the grant and regulatory requirements. Failure to collect proper
information could result in improper determinations of eligibility or
improper use of funds.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-Profit Institutions.
Number of Respondents: 42.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 1,733.
Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-27809 Filed 12-21-22; 8:45 am]
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