60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (ARPA)-7 CFR Part 3550, Direct Single Family Housing Sections 502 and 504 Loan Programs; OMB Control No.: 0575-NEW, 59772-59773 [2022-21356]

Download as PDF 59772 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 190 / Monday, October 3, 2022 / Notices Comments: 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; (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 techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request to OMB for approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Obtaining a Copy of the Information Collection: A copy of the information collection and related instructions may be obtained free of charge by contacting Robert Martin as directed above. Done at Washington, DC, this day of September 9, 2022. Dionne Toombs, Acting Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture. [FR Doc. 2022–21343 Filed 9–30–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–22–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service [Docket No.: RHS–22–SFH–0021] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (ARPA)—7 CFR Part 3550, Direct Single Family Housing Sections 502 and 504 Loan Programs; OMB Control No.: 0575–NEW Rural Housing Service, USDA. Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service announces its intention to request approval of a new information collection and invites comments on this information collection. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 2, 2022 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically by the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov and in the ‘‘Search for Rules, Proposed Rules, Notices or lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:00 Sep 30, 2022 Jkt 259001 Supporting Documents’’ box, enter the following docket number: (RHS–22– SFH–0021). To submit or view public comments, click ‘‘Search’’ button, select the ‘‘Documents’’ tab, then select the following document title: (American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (ARPA)—7 CFR PART 3550, Direct Single Family Housing Sections 502 and 504 Loan Programs) from the ‘‘Search Results’’ and select the ‘‘Comment’’ button. Before submitting your comments, you may also review the ‘‘Commenter’s Checklist’’ (optional). Insert your comments under the ‘‘Comment’’ title, click ‘‘Browse’’ to attach files (if available). Input your email address and select ‘‘Submit 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MaryPat Daskal, Chief, Branch 1, Rural Development Innovation Center— Regulations Management Division, United States Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 720– 7853. Email MaryPat.Daskla@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR part 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 the following information collection that the Rural Housing Service is submitting to OMB as a new information collection. Title: American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (ARPA)—7 CFR PART 3550, ‘‘Direct Single Family Housing Sections 502 and 504 Loan Programs’’. OMB Control Number: 0575–NEW. Expiration Date of Approval: N/A. Type of Request: Regular approval of a new information collection. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average .20 hours per response. Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions and other businesses; individuals. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,420. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,602 hours. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Abstract: The Rural Housing Service, through its Direct Single Family Housing Section 502 and 504 loan programs, provide eligible applicants with financial assistance to own adequate but modest homes in rural areas. Title 7 CFR part 3550 sets forth the programs’ policies and the programs’ procedures can be found in its accompanying handbooks (Handbook-1–3550 and Handbook-2– 3550). To originate and service direct loans and grants that comply with the programs’ statute, policies, and procedures, RHS must collect information from low- and very lowincome applicants, third parties associated with or working on behalf of the applicants, borrowers, and third parties associated with or working on behalf of the borrowers. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 (Pub. L. 117–2; sec. 3207, H.R. 1319) appropriated additional funds for the Single Family Housing (SFH) Section 502 and 504 Direct Loan Program borrowers. The stated purpose of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 is to provide ‘‘additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID–19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.’’ The Agency’s objective under the ARPA is to refinance the existing section 502 direct and section 504 borrowers who have been granted and received a COVID–19 payment moratorium. Refinancing these loans with a lower interest rate and extended terms will help provide needed relief to low- and very-low-income borrowers, so that mortgage payments are more affordable post-moratorium. Information needed for origination purposes is largely collected by RD field staff from applicants and third parties associated with or working on behalf of the applicants. Information needed for servicing purposes is largely collected by the Servicing and Asset Management Office (Servicing Center) from borrowers and third parties associated with or working on behalf of the borrowers. The party collecting the information provides the respondent with the needed form(s) and/or non-form(s) along with submission instructions. The information collected is used to: • Determine if the applicable eligibility and/or action standards are met. Æ If they are, the appropriate processing steps are taken. Æ If they are not and the decision is adverse to the applicant/borrower, the respondent is notified of their rights. • Ensure that any payments (i.e., the extended financing and payment E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 190 / Monday, October 3, 2022 / Notices subsidies) are proper under statutory, contractual, administrative, or other legally applicable requirements. Comments are invited on: (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 the burden of the 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 respondents, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Kimble Brown, Rural Development Innovation Center— Regulations Management Division, at (202) 720–6780. Email: kimble.brown@ 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. Jamal Habibi, Acting Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. 2022–21356 Filed 9–30–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Minnesota Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of virtual business meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Minnesota Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual business meeting via Zoom at 1:00 p.m. CT on Monday, November 14, 2022. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Committee’s project on policing practices in the state. DATES: The meeting will take place on Monday, November 14, 2022, from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CT. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:00 Sep 30, 2022 Jkt 259001 Link to Join (Audio/Visual): https:// tinyurl.com/yb4nk6cp. Telephone (Audio Only): Dial (833) 435–1820 USA Toll Free; Meeting ID: 160 067 3171. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Barreras, DFO, at dbarreras@ usccr.gov or (202) 656–8937. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Committee meetings are available to the public through the conference link above. Any interested member of the public may listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. If joining via phone, callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Individuals who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339 and providing the Service with the conference details found through registering at the web link above. To request additional accommodations, please email dbarreras@usccr.gov at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting. Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be emailed to Liliana Schiller at lschiller@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at (312) 353–8311. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Coordination Unit, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Minnesota Advisory Committee link. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s website, https://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at the above phone number. Agenda I. Welcome & Roll Call II. Civil Rights Discussion III. Public Comment IV. Next Steps V. Adjournment Dated: September 28, 2022. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2022–21375 Filed 9–30–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59773 COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Indiana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Indiana Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 1 p.m. eastern time for the purpose of planning and discussing the Committee’s civil rights project. DATES: The meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 1 p.m.– 2 p.m. eastern time. ADDRESSES: Meeting Link (Audio/Visual): https:// www.zoomgov.com/j/1612742190. Telephone (Audio Only): Dial 833– 435–1820 USA Toll Free; Meeting ID: 161 274 2190. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivy Davis, DFO, at idavis@usccr.gov or 202– 376–7533. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public can listen to these discussions. Committee meetings are available to the public through the above call-in number. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. Callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Individuals who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing may follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 800–877– 8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be emailed to Sarah Villanueva at svillanueva@usccr.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 190 (Monday, October 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21356]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Housing Service

[Docket No.: RHS-22-SFH-0021]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: American Rescue 
Plan Act, 2021 (ARPA)--7 CFR Part 3550, Direct Single Family Housing 
Sections 502 and 504 Loan Programs; OMB Control No.: 0575-NEW

AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service 
announces its intention to request approval of a new information 
collection and invites comments on this information collection.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 2, 2022 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES:  Comments may be submitted electronically by the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and in the 
``Search for Rules, Proposed Rules, Notices or Supporting Documents'' 
box, enter the following docket number: (RHS-22-SFH-0021). To submit or 
view public comments, click ``Search'' button, select the ``Documents'' 
tab, then select the following document title: (American Rescue Plan 
Act, 2021 (ARPA)--7 CFR PART 3550, Direct Single Family Housing 
Sections 502 and 504 Loan Programs) from the ``Search Results'' and 
select the ``Comment'' button. Before submitting your comments, you may 
also review the ``Commenter's Checklist'' (optional). Insert your 
comments under the ``Comment'' title, click ``Browse'' to attach files 
(if available). Input your email address and select ``Submit 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MaryPat Daskal, Chief, Branch 1, Rural 
Development Innovation Center--Regulations Management Division, United 
States Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, South 
Building, Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 720-7853. Email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) 
regulation (5 CFR part 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 the following information collection 
that the Rural Housing Service is submitting to OMB as a new 
information collection.
    Title: American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (ARPA)--7 CFR PART 3550, 
``Direct Single Family Housing Sections 502 and 504 Loan Programs''.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: N/A.
    Type of Request: Regular approval of a new information collection.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this collection of 
information is estimated to average .20 hours per response.
    Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions and other businesses; 
individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,420.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,602 hours.
    Abstract: The Rural Housing Service, through its Direct Single 
Family Housing Section 502 and 504 loan programs, provide eligible 
applicants with financial assistance to own adequate but modest homes 
in rural areas. Title 7 CFR part 3550 sets forth the programs' policies 
and the programs' procedures can be found in its accompanying handbooks 
(Handbook-1-3550 and Handbook-2-3550). To originate and service direct 
loans and grants that comply with the programs' statute, policies, and 
procedures, RHS must collect information from low- and very low-income 
applicants, third parties associated with or working on behalf of the 
applicants, borrowers, and third parties associated with or working on 
behalf of the borrowers.
    The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 (Pub. L. 117-2; sec. 
3207, H.R. 1319) appropriated additional funds for the Single Family 
Housing (SFH) Section 502 and 504 Direct Loan Program borrowers. The 
stated purpose of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 is to 
provide ``additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 
on the economy, public health, state and local governments, 
individuals, and businesses.'' The Agency's objective under the ARPA is 
to refinance the existing section 502 direct and section 504 borrowers 
who have been granted and received a COVID-19 payment moratorium. 
Refinancing these loans with a lower interest rate and extended terms 
will help provide needed relief to low- and very-low-income borrowers, 
so that mortgage payments are more affordable post-moratorium.
    Information needed for origination purposes is largely collected by 
RD field staff from applicants and third parties associated with or 
working on behalf of the applicants. Information needed for servicing 
purposes is largely collected by the Servicing and Asset Management 
Office (Servicing Center) from borrowers and third parties associated 
with or working on behalf of the borrowers. The party collecting the 
information provides the respondent with the needed form(s) and/or non-
form(s) along with submission instructions. The information collected 
is used to:
     Determine if the applicable eligibility and/or action 
standards are met.
    [cir] If they are, the appropriate processing steps are taken.
    [cir] If they are not and the decision is adverse to the applicant/
borrower, the respondent is notified of their rights.
     Ensure that any payments (i.e., the extended financing and 
payment

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subsidies) are proper under statutory, contractual, administrative, or 
other legally applicable requirements.
    Comments are invited on:
    (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 the burden of the 
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 respondents, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All 
responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request 
for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Kimble 
Brown, Rural Development Innovation Center--Regulations Management 
Division, at (202) 720-6780. 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.

Jamal Habibi,
Acting Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-21356 Filed 9-30-22; 8:45 am]
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