[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 8429]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-02993]
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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 29 / Wednesday, February 12, 2014 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
February 6, 2014.
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
regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 should be addressed to: Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building,
725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to
submit their comments to OMB via email to: [email protected]
or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO,
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if
received by March 14, 2014. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained
by calling (202) 720-8681.
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: Community Facilities Grant Program--7 CFR 3570-B
OMB Control Number: 0575-0173
Summary of Collection: The Rural Housing Service is authorized by
Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7
U.S.C. 1926), as amended, to make grants to public agencies, nonprofit
corporations, and Indian tribes to develop essential community
facilities and services for public use in rural areas. These facilities
include schools, libraries, childcare, hospitals, clinics, assisted-
living facilities, fire and rescuer stations, police stations,
community centers, public buildings, and transportation. The Department
of Agriculture through its Community Programs strives to ensure that
facilities are available to all rural communities.
Need and Use of the Information: Rural Development field offices
will collect information from applicant/borrowers and consultants. This
information is used to determine eligibility, project feasibility, and
to ensure borrowers operate on a sound basis and use loan and grant
funds for authorized purposes. Failure to collect the information could
result in improper determinations of eligibility, improper use of
funds, and/or unsound loans.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 893.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 6,982.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-02993 Filed 2-11-14; 8:45 am]
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