Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 7695 [E8-2510]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 28 (Monday, February 11, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 7695]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2510]


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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 28 / Monday, February 11, 2008 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 6, 2008.
    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), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV 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 within 30 days of this notification. 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 Utilities Service

    Title: 7 CFR 1783, Revolving Fund Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0138.
    Summary of Collection: Section 6002 of the Farm Security and Rural 
Investment Act of 2002 amended the Consolidated Farm and Rural 
Development Act by adding a grant program that established the 
Revolving Fund Program (RFP) to assist communities with water or 
wastewater systems. Qualified private non-profit organizations will 
receive RFP grant funds to establish a lending program for eligible 
entities.
    Need and Use of the Information: Non-profit organizations applying 
for the RFP grant(s) must submit an application package that includes 
an application form, narrative proposal (work plan), various other 
forms, certifications, and supplemental information. The Rural 
Development State Offices and the Rural Utilities Service National 
Office staff will use the information collected to determine applicant 
eligibility, project feasibility, and the applicant's ability to meet 
the grant and regulatory requirements. Grant recipients will set up a 
revolving loan fund to provide loans to finance predevelopment costs of 
water or wastewater projects, or short-term small capital projects not 
part of the regular operation and maintenance of current water and 
wastewater systems.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 5.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 313.

Rural Utilities Service

    Title: 7 CFR 1776, Household Water Well System Grant Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0139.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is 
authorized by Section 306E of the Consolidated Farm and Rural 
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926e) to administer and make grants to 
qualified private non-profit organizations which will use the funds to 
establish lending programs from which individuals may borrow money for 
household water well systems under the Household Water Well System 
program.
    Need and Use of the Information: The grant applicants will provide 
information to be collected as part of the application and grant 
process through certain documentation, certifications, and completed 
forms. Grant applicants must show that the project will provide 
technical and financial assistance to eligible individuals to remedy 
household well problems. The grant recipients will establish a 
revolving loan fund lending program to provide water well loans to 
individuals who own or will own private wells in rural areas. The 
individual loan recipients may use the funds to construct, refurbish, 
and service their household well systems for an existing home.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,112.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-2510 Filed 2-8-08; 8:45 am]
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