Notice2023-14829
Notice of Request for Approval of a New 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
July 13, 2023
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentRural Business-Cooperative Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and the Rural Utilities Service, agencies of the Rural Development mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), hereinafter collectively referred to as the Agency to request approval for a new information collection in support of ascertaining the necessary budgetary criteria for planning and performing construction and other development work for facilities, housing and water and wastewater systems.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 88 Issue 133 (Thursday, July 13, 2023)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 133 (Thursday, July 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44777-44778]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14829]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
[Docket No. RBS-23-BUSINESS-0009]
Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service and
Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intention of the Rural Business-Cooperative
Service, Rural Housing Service, and the Rural Utilities Service,
agencies of the Rural Development mission area within the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA), hereinafter collectively referred to
as the Agency to request approval for a new information collection in
support of ascertaining the necessary budgetary criteria for planning
and performing construction and other development work for facilities,
housing and water and wastewater systems.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 11, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by the following method:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the
ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this
web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the on-line instructions at that site for
submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn Gilbert, Rural Development
Innovation Center--Regulations Management Division, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, South Building, Washington, DC 20250-1522.
Telephone: (202) 690-2643. Email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#214d584f4f0f46484d4344535561545245400f464e57"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fe92879090d09997929c9b8c8abe8b8d9a9fd0999188">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 Rural
Development is submitting to OMB for a new collection.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 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
proposed 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 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 lower ``Search Regulations and
Federal Actions'' box, select ``RBS'' from the agency drop-down menu,
then click on ``Submit.'' In the Docket ID column, select RBS-23-
BUSINESS-0009 to submit or view public comments and to view supporting
and related materials available electronically. 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 ``User Tips'' link.
Title: 442--Common Forms Package for Rural Development Budget
Forms.
OMB Number: 0570-New.
Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from approval date.
Type of Request: New information collection.
Abstract: The information collection under OMB Number 0570-New will
enable the Agencies to effectively evaluate the financial criteria and
responsibilities for funding to stimulate business creation and growth.
The programs work through partnerships with public and private
community-based organizations and financial institutions to provide
financial assistance, business development, and technical assistance to
rural businesses. These programs help to provide capital, equipment,
space, job training, and entrepreneurial skills that can help to start
and/or grow a business. Business Programs also support the creation and
preservation of quality jobs in rural areas.
The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended,
authorizes the credit programs of the RHS, RBCS and RUS to provide
financial assistance for essential community facilities such as
construction of community facilities and water and waste systems; and
the improvement, development, and financing of businesses, industries,
and employment.
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is authorized under various
sections of Title V of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, to provides
financial assistance to construct, improve, alter, repair, replace, or
rehabilitate dwellings, which will provide modest, decent, safe, and
sanitary housing to eligible individuals in rural areas.
Through various programs, Rural Development provides loan and grant
funds to finance many types of projects varying in size and complexity.
The Community Facilities program provides affordable funding to develop
essential community facilities in rural areas. The Business and
Industry (B&I) Loan Programs provide financial backing and technical
assistance to stimulate business creation and growth. The programs work
through partnerships with public and private community-based
organizations and financial institutions to provide financial
assistance, business development, and technical assistance to rural
businesses. Under the B&I Loan Program, lenders need the legal
authority, financial strength, and sufficient experience to operate a
successful lending program. This includes lenders that are subject to
supervision and credit examination by the applicable agency of the
United States or a State.
The collection of information covered by the forms allows Agencies
to evaluate the budgets, incomes and equity from applicants for the
planning and performing of construction and other development work.
[[Page 44778]]
The information is usually submitted via hand delivery or U.S.
Postal Service to the appropriate Agency office. Electronic submittal
of information is also possible through email or USDA's Service Center
eForms website.
The Agencies would not be assured that the security provided for
loans is adequate, nor would the Agencies be certain that decent, safe,
and sanitary dwelling or other adequate structures were being provided
to rural residents as required by the different acts.
Estimate of Burden: RD is requesting approval for one respondent
and a one-hour place holder in order for OMB to issue a control number
for these forms. The burden for each of the forms will be accounted for
within the individual Rural Development program collection packages
using the form(s).
Respondents: Individuals or private entities; businesses or other
for profit; not-for profit; small businesses; Federal, state, local or
tribal governments; institutions of higher education or other research
organizations and others.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent per Form in package:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Responses
Form No. per
respondent
------------------------------------------------------------------------
442-2, 442-3, 442-7, 442-22................................ 1
------------------------------------------------------------------------
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public
record.
Karama Neal,
Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-14829 Filed 7-12-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XV-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 July 13, 2023.
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.