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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 212 (Wednesday, November 4, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 69525]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22499]


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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 approval 
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 December 
4, 2026 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: Loan Modernization Initiative.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: Rural Development is launching the 
transformation of its loan and grant systems that support farmers, 
ranchers, and rural communities into one modern platform built for the 
21st century. With a single customer file, step-by-step intake and 
eligibility tools, and online payments, this modern platform will 
manage all current active files in one place, enabling employees to 
deliver faster service to customers and lending partners.
    To further improve customer experience and service delivery for 
applicants, RD is developing an Online Loan Application for the 
applicants to submit requests for Direct Loan assistance 
electronically. Future releases and iterations of the online 
application software will include expansion of functionality for direct 
loans, guarantees, and grant making and provide the ability for primary 
loan servicing application submission.
    The use of hard copy applications will continue to be covered in 
the individual program information collections. However, RD will expect 
to further decrease the burden hours under individual OMB Control 
numbers as the functionality and use of the online application software 
expands, and more applicants shift away from using the hard copy 
application format.
    Initial release of the online application system will be available 
for RBCS Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program and then RHS 
Community Facilities programs and RUS Water and Environmental Programs.
    Need and Use of the Information: The purpose of the requirements 
accounted for in this information collection are to ensure that the 
Agency has the necessary data to make sound financial decisions in 
regards to its programs. This data also ensures that program funds go 
only to eligible applicants and projects and allows the Agency to track 
that recipients stay eligible in accordance with program regulations.
    Additionally, to abide by 2 CFR 180.405 & 2 CFR 180.425(b), the 
Principal of every application will need to supply their SSN to ensure 
Do Not Pay can be complied with. If the specified principal is not 
present in the organization's structure, select the highest-ranking 
executive responsible for the organization's financial operations, 
fiscal health, and long term financial strategy. Failure to collect 
this information would not allow the Agency to act in its best 
interests.
    Description of Respondents: Businesses or other for-profits; Farms; 
Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 485,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,287,280.

Levi S. Harrell,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-22499 Filed 11-3-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XY-P


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