[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 116 (Thursday, June 16, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39250-39251]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14225]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utility Service
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
June 13, 2016.
The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following
information collection requirement(s) to Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments are requested regarding (1)
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; (2) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information to be collected; (4) 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 July 18,
2016 will be considered. Written comments 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. Copies of the submission(s)
may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
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 Utility Service
Title: Seismic Safety of New Building Construction, 7 CFR 1792,
Subpart C.
OMB Control Number: 0572-0099.
Summary of Collection: Seismic hazards present a serious threat to
people and their surroundings. These hazards exist in most of the
United States, not just on the West Coast. Unlike hurricanes, times and
location of earthquakes cannot be predicted; most earthquakes strike
without warning and, if of substantial strength, strike with great
destructive forces. To reduce risks to life and property from
earthquakes, Congress enacted the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of
1977 (Pub. L. 95-124, 42 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.,) and directed the
establishment and maintenance of an effective earthquake reduction
program. As a result, the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
(NEHRP) was established. The objectives of the NEHRP include the
development of technologically and economically feasible design and
construction methods to make both new and existing structures
earthquake resistant, and the development and promotion of model
building codes. 7 CFR part 1792, subpart C, identifies acceptable
seismic standards which must be employed in new building construction
funded by loans, grants, or guarantees made by the Rural Utility
Service (RUS) or the Rural Telephone Bank (RTB) or through lien
accommodations or subordinations approved by RUS or RTB.
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Need and Use of the Information: Borrowers and grant recipients
must provide to RUS a written acknowledgment from a registered
architect or engineer responsible for the designs of each applicable
building stating that the seismic provisions to 7 CFR part 1792,
subpart C will be used in the design of the building. RUS will use this
information to: (1) Clarify and inform the applicable borrowers and
grant recipients about seismic safety requirements; (2) improve the
effectiveness of all RUS programs; and (3) reduce the risk to life and
property through the use of approved building codes aimed at providing
seismic safety.
Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business
or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 97.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 73.
Rural Utility Service
Title: Water and Waste Disposal Programs Guaranteed Loans.
OMB Control Number: 0572-0122.
Summary of Collection: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is
authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926) to make loans to public agencies,
nonprofit corporations, and Indian tribes for the development of water
and waste disposal facilities primarily servicing rural residents. The
Waste and Water Disposal Programs (WW) of RUS provide insured loan and
grant funds through the WW program to finance many types of projects
varying in size and complexity. The Waste and Water Disposal Guaranteed
Program is implemented through 7 CFR 1779. The guaranteed loan program
encourages lender participation and provides specific guidance in the
processing and servicing of guaranteed WW loans.
Need and Use of the Information: Rural Development's field offices
will collect information from applicants/borrowers, lenders, and
consultants to determine eligibility, project feasibility and to ensure
borrowers operate on a sound basis and use loan funds for authorized
purposes. There are agency forms required as well as other requirements
that involve certifications from the borrower, lenders, and other
parties. Failure to collect proper information could result in improper
determinations of eligibility, improper use of funds and or unsound
loans.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-
profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 10.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 618.
Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-14225 Filed 6-15-16; 8:45 am]
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