Notice2023-25876
Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
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Published
November 24, 2023
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentRural Business-Cooperative Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) announces its intention to request a revision for a currently approved information collection package for Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 225 (Friday, November 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 82314]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25876]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
[DOCKET #: RBS-23-BUSINESS-0019]
Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the
Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) announces its intention to
request a revision for a currently approved information collection
package for Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by January 23, 2024 to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically by the Federal
eRulemaking Portal, <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
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: Katherine Anne Mathis, Rural
Development Innovation Center--Regulations Management Division, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250, Telephone: 202-713-7565, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1a517b6e727f6873747f34777b6e7273695a6f697e7b347d756c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="753e14011d10071c1b105b1814011d1c0635000611145b121a03">[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 the
Agency is submitting to OMB for extension.
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 submitted electronically by the Federal eRulemaking
Portal, <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. In the ``Search for dockets and
documents on agency actions'' box enter the Docket No. RBS-12-BUSINESS-
0019 and click the ``Search'' button. From the search results, click on
or locate the document title: ``Notice of Revision of a Currently
Approved Information Collection'' and select the ``Comment'' button.
Before inputting comments, commenters may review the ``Commenter's
Checklist'' (optional). Insert comments under the ``Comment'' title,
click ``Browse'' to attach files (if available), input 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.
All comments will be available for public inspection online at the
Federal eRulemaking Portal (<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>).
Title: Rural Cooperative Development Grant program.
OMB Control Number: 0570-0006.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information
collection under 7 CFR part 4284 Subpart F.
Abstract: The primary purpose of RCDG is to promote understanding,
use, and development of the cooperative form of business as a viable
option for enhancing the income of agricultural producers and other
rural residents. The primary objective of the RCDG program is to
improve the economic condition of rural areas through cooperative
development. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to nonprofit
corporations and institutions of higher education based on specific
selection criteria.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 11.9 hours per response.
Respondents: Nonprofit corporations and institutions of higher
education.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 41.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 12.78.
Estimated Number of Responses: 524.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 6,259 hours.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from
Katherine Anne Mathis, Rural Development Innovation Center--Regulations
Management Division, at (202) 713-7565. Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6803091c000d1a01060d4605091c00011b281d1b0c09460f071e">[email protected]</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.
Karama Neal,
Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA Rural
Development.
[FR Doc. 2023-25876 Filed 11-22-23; 8:45 am]
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