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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
September 14, 2021.
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 are
required 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 October 18, 2021
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 www.reginfo.gov/
public/do/PRAMain. 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
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displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
Farm Service Agency
Title: 7 CFR 766, Direct Loan
Servicing—Special.
OMB Control Number: 0560–0233.
Summary of Collection: The Farm
Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan
Programs provide loans to family
farmers to purchase real estate and
equipment and finance agricultural
production. The regulation in the 7 CFR
766, Direct Loan Servicing—Special
provides the requirements for servicing
financially distressed and delinquent
direct loan borrowers. The loan
servicing options include disaster setaside, primary loan servicing (including
reamortization, rescheduling, deferral,
write down and conservation contracts),
buyout at market value, and homestead
protection. FSA also services borrowers
who file bankruptcy or liquidate
security when available servicing
options are not sufficient to produce a
feasible plan. The information
collections contained in the regulation
are necessary to evaluate a borrower’s
request for consideration of the special
servicing actions.
Need and Use of the Information:
Information collections are submitted by
FLP direct loan borrowers to the local
FSA office serving the country in which
their business is headquartered. The
information is necessary to provide
supervised credit and authorized
servicing actions to financially
distressed and delinquent direct
borrowers as legislatively mandated. If
the information were not collected, or
collected less frequently, FSA would be
unable to meet the mandated mission of
its loan program required by Congress.
Description of Respondents:
Individuals or households; Business or
other for-profit; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 17,174.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion; Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 12,221.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
[Docket No. RUS–21–SFH–0007]
Notice of Request for Revision of a
Currently Approved Information
Collection; Comments Requested
Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites
comments on this information
collection for which RUS intends to
request approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by November 16, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Arlette Mussington, Management
Analyst, Rural Development Innovation
Center—Regulations Management
Division, USDA, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Room 4227, South
Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522.
Telephone: (202)720–2825. Email
arlette.mussington@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office
of Management and Budget’s (OMB)
regulation (5 CFR 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
RUS is submitting to OMB for revision.
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
SUMMARY:
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techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Comments may be sent by the Federal
eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and, in the
‘‘Search’’ box, type in the Docket No.
RUS–21–SFH–0007. A link to the Notice
will appear. You may submit a comment
here by selecting the ‘‘Comment’’ button
or you can access the ‘‘Docket’’ tab,
select the ‘‘Notice,’’ and go to the
‘‘Browse & Comment on Documents’’
Tab. Here you may view comments that
have been submitted as well as submit
a comment. Information on using
Regulations.gov, 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
at the bottom. Comments on this
information collection must be received
by November 16, 2021.
Title: Substantially Underserved Trust
Areas.
OMB Control Number: 0572–0147.
Expiration Date of Approval: February
28, 2022.
Type of Request: Revision of a
currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The RUS provides loan, loan
guarantee, and grant programs for rural
electric, water and waste, and
telecommunications and broadband
infrastructure. The SUTA initiative
gives the Secretary of Agriculture
certain discretionary authorities relating
to financial assistance terms and
conditions that can enhance the
financing possibilities in areas that are
underserved by certain RUS electric,
water and waste, and
telecommunications and broadband
programs.
The Water and Environmental
Programs (WEP), division of RUS,
provides low-income communities that
face significant health risks, access to
safe, reliable drinking water and waste
disposal facilities services. Safe
drinking water and sanitary waste
disposal systems are vital not only to
public health, but also to the economic
vitality of rural America. Rural
Development is a leader in helping rural
America improve the quality of life and
increase the economic opportunities for
rural people. Under 7 CFR 1777, Section
306C, WEP provides funding for the
construction of water and waste
facilities in rural communities and is
proud to be the only Federal program
exclusively focused on rural water and
waste infrastructure needs of rural
communities with populations of 10,000
or less. WEP also provides funding to
organizations that provide technical
assistance and training to rural
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communities in relation to their water
and waste activities, and is
administered through National Office
staff in Washington, DC, and a network
of field staff in each State.
The Electric Program makes insured
loans and loan guarantees to nonprofit
and cooperative associations, public
bodies, and other utilities. Insured loans
primarily finance the construction of
electric distribution facilities in rural
areas. The guaranteed loan program has
been expanded and is now available to
finance generation, transmission, and
distribution facilities. The loans and
loan guarantees finance the construction
of electric distribution, transmission,
and generation facilities, including
system improvements and replacement
required to furnish and improve electric
service in rural areas, as well as demand
side management, energy conservation
programs, and on-grid and off-grid
renewable energy systems. The loans
and loan guarantees finance the
construction of electric distribution,
transmission, and generation facilities,
including system improvements and
replacement required to furnish and
improve electric service in rural areas,
as well as demand side management,
energy efficiency and conservation
programs, and on-grid and off-grid
renewable energy systems. Loans are
made to cooperatives as well as to
corporations, states, territories and
subdivisions and agencies such as
municipalities, people’s utility districts,
and nonprofit, limited-dividend, or
mutual associations that provide retail
electric service needs to rural areas or
supply the power needs of distribution
borrowers in rural areas.
The Telecom Program provides
funding for the deployment of rural
telecommunications infrastructure.
Funding includes loans and loan
guarantees as well as grants to eligible
for-profit and non-profit entities, tribes,
municipalities, and cooperatives.
Investments in tribal and economically,
disadvantaged areas are typically
encouraged. Funds are available through
several different programs to help rural
communities extend access where
broadband service is least likely to be
commercially available. Each program
has different applicant and project
eligibility requirements and program
objectives. Once funds are awarded,
Rural Development monitors the
projects to make sure they are
completed, meet all program
requirements, and are making efficient
use of federal resources. The Telecom
Program maintains staff of General Field
Representatives (GFRs) locally for any
technically assistance will be required
nationwide. GFRs are an integral part of
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our outreach delivery system. GFRs
meet regularly with awardees at the
awardee’s locations. GFRs serve as the
local information resources for the
awardees and headquarters staff. They
keep awardees current on issues that
profoundly impact their business.
The data covered by this collection of
information are those materials
necessary to allow the agency to
determine applicant and community
eligibility and an explanation and
documentation of the high need for the
benefits of the SUTA provisions.
Program specific application materials,
which funds are being applied for, are
covered by the information collection
package for the specific RUS program.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 30 hours per
response.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 2.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 60.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from Arlette
Mussington, Innovation Center—
Regulations Management Division, at
(202) 720–2825. Email:
arlette.mussington@usda.gov.
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.
Christopher A. McLean,
Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
[Docket No. RUS-21-SFH-0007]
Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved
Information Collection; Comments Requested
AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites comments on this information
collection for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by November 16, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arlette Mussington, Management
Analyst, Rural Development Innovation Center--Regulations Management
Division, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 4227, South Building,
Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202)720-2825. Email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB)
regulation (5 CFR 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 RUS
is submitting to OMB for revision.
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
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techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments may be sent by the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov and, in the ``Search'' box, type in the
Docket No. RUS-21-SFH-0007. A link to the Notice will appear. You may
submit a comment here by selecting the ``Comment'' button or you can
access the ``Docket'' tab, select the ``Notice,'' and go to the
``Browse & Comment on Documents'' Tab. Here you may view comments that
have been submitted as well as submit a comment. Information on using
Regulations.gov, 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 at the
bottom. Comments on this information collection must be received by
November 16, 2021.
Title: Substantially Underserved Trust Areas.
OMB Control Number: 0572-0147.
Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2022.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The RUS provides loan, loan guarantee, and grant programs
for rural electric, water and waste, and telecommunications and
broadband infrastructure. The SUTA initiative gives the Secretary of
Agriculture certain discretionary authorities relating to financial
assistance terms and conditions that can enhance the financing
possibilities in areas that are underserved by certain RUS electric,
water and waste, and telecommunications and broadband programs.
The Water and Environmental Programs (WEP), division of RUS,
provides low-income communities that face significant health risks,
access to safe, reliable drinking water and waste disposal facilities
services. Safe drinking water and sanitary waste disposal systems are
vital not only to public health, but also to the economic vitality of
rural America. Rural Development is a leader in helping rural America
improve the quality of life and increase the economic opportunities for
rural people. Under 7 CFR 1777, Section 306C, WEP provides funding for
the construction of water and waste facilities in rural communities and
is proud to be the only Federal program exclusively focused on rural
water and waste infrastructure needs of rural communities with
populations of 10,000 or less. WEP also provides funding to
organizations that provide technical assistance and training to rural
communities in relation to their water and waste activities, and is
administered through National Office staff in Washington, DC, and a
network of field staff in each State.
The Electric Program makes insured loans and loan guarantees to
nonprofit and cooperative associations, public bodies, and other
utilities. Insured loans primarily finance the construction of electric
distribution facilities in rural areas. The guaranteed loan program has
been expanded and is now available to finance generation, transmission,
and distribution facilities. The loans and loan guarantees finance the
construction of electric distribution, transmission, and generation
facilities, including system improvements and replacement required to
furnish and improve electric service in rural areas, as well as demand
side management, energy conservation programs, and on-grid and off-grid
renewable energy systems. The loans and loan guarantees finance the
construction of electric distribution, transmission, and generation
facilities, including system improvements and replacement required to
furnish and improve electric service in rural areas, as well as demand
side management, energy efficiency and conservation programs, and on-
grid and off-grid renewable energy systems. Loans are made to
cooperatives as well as to corporations, states, territories and
subdivisions and agencies such as municipalities, people's utility
districts, and nonprofit, limited-dividend, or mutual associations that
provide retail electric service needs to rural areas or supply the
power needs of distribution borrowers in rural areas.
The Telecom Program provides funding for the deployment of rural
telecommunications infrastructure. Funding includes loans and loan
guarantees as well as grants to eligible for-profit and non-profit
entities, tribes, municipalities, and cooperatives. Investments in
tribal and economically, disadvantaged areas are typically encouraged.
Funds are available through several different programs to help rural
communities extend access where broadband service is least likely to be
commercially available. Each program has different applicant and
project eligibility requirements and program objectives. Once funds are
awarded, Rural Development monitors the projects to make sure they are
completed, meet all program requirements, and are making efficient use
of federal resources. The Telecom Program maintains staff of General
Field Representatives (GFRs) locally for any technically assistance
will be required nationwide. GFRs are an integral part of our outreach
delivery system. GFRs meet regularly with awardees at the awardee's
locations. GFRs serve as the local information resources for the
awardees and headquarters staff. They keep awardees current on issues
that profoundly impact their business.
The data covered by this collection of information are those
materials necessary to allow the agency to determine applicant and
community eligibility and an explanation and documentation of the high
need for the benefits of the SUTA provisions. Program specific
application materials, which funds are being applied for, are covered
by the information collection package for the specific RUS program.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 30 hours per response.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 2.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 2.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 60.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Arlette
Mussington, Innovation Center--Regulations Management Division, at
(202) 720-2825. Email: [email protected].
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.
Christopher A. McLean,
Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-20104 Filed 9-16-21; 8:45 am]
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