Information Collection Request; Online Loan Application for Direct Loan Making Program and Direct Loan Servicing, 47102-47103 [2023-15536]

Download as PDF 47102 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 139 / Friday, July 21, 2023 / Notices displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food Safety and Inspection Service Title: Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection OMB CONTROL Number: 0583–0156 Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary as provided in the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.). These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by ensuring that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled and packaged. Need and Use of the Information: FSIS requires that all poultry slaughter establishments develop, implement, and maintain, as part of their HACCP plans, or Sanitation SOPs, or other prerequisite programs, written procedures to prevent contamination of carcasses and parts by enteric pathogens, e.g., Salmonella and Campylobacter, and fecal material throughout the entire slaughter and dressing operation. FSIS requires that these procedures include sampling for microbial organisms at the pre-chill and post-chill points in the process to monitor establishments’ process control for enteric pathogens, except for low volume establishments that are required to test only at post-chill. If the information was not collected or collected less frequently it would reduce the effectiveness of the poultry products inspection program. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 289. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 191,204. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–15504 Filed 7–20–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request 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 requested regarding; whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:06 Jul 20, 2023 Jkt 259001 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 August 21, 2023 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 displays a currently valid OMB control number. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Sheep 2024 Study. OMB Control Number: 0579-New. Summary of Collection: The Department of Agriculture is responsible for protecting the health of our Nation’s livestock and poultry populations by preventing the introduction and interstate spread of contagious, infectious, or communicable diseases of livestock and poultry and for eradicating such diseases from the United States when feasible. In connection with this mission, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) operates the National Health Monitoring System (NAHMS), which collects, on a national basis, statistically valid and scientifically sound data on the prevalence and economic importance of livestock and poultry diseases. NAHMS will conduct a national data collection for sheep through a national study, Sheep 2024. Collection and dissemination of animal and poultry health information is mandated by 7 U.S.C. 8301, The Animal Health Protection Act of 2002. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information using PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 several questionnaires and consent forms. It will use the data collected to: (1) describe management and biosecurity practices associated with, and producer-reported occurrence of, common economically important diseases in sheep; (2) describe antimicrobial stewardship on sheep operations and estimate the prevalence of enteric microbes and antimicrobial resistance patterns; (3) describe management practices producers use to control internal parasites and reduce anthelmintic resistance; (4) describe changes in animal health, nutrition, and management practices in the U.S. sheep industry from 1996–2024; and (5) provide a serologic and DNA bank for future research. Without the aforementioned data, the U.S.’ ability to detect trends sheep in management, production, and health status that increase or decrease farm economy, either directly or indirectly, would be reduced or nonexistent. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit, State agricultural officials. Number of Respondents: 4,970. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (one time). Total Burden Hours: 8,000. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–15486 Filed 7–20–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency [Docket ID: FSA–2023–0013] Information Collection Request; Online Loan Application for Direct Loan Making Program and Direct Loan Servicing Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requirements, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on a new collection associated with the new automated FSA Online Loan Application for Direct Loan Making Program and Direct Loan Servicing— Primary. For both Direct Loan Making and Direct Loan Servicing—Primary, the collected information is used in eligibility and feasibility determinations for loan making and loan servicing actions. Future releases of the FSA Online Loan Application will provide SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 139 / Friday, July 21, 2023 / Notices additional functionality and components for Direct Loan Making & Direct Loan Servicing—Primary applications. DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by September 19, 2023. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments in response to this notice. FSA prefers that the comments are submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, identified by docket ID No. FSA–2023–0013, go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for docket ID FSA–2023–0013. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. All comments received will be posted without change and made publicly available on www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to the information collection activities or to obtain a copy of the information collection request: For the Direct Loan Making Program please contact Matthew Christian; telephone; (423) 788–2007; email: matthew.christian@usda.gov; for Direct Loan Servicing—Primary, please contact Lee Nault, (202) 720–6834; email: lee.nault@usda.gov. Individuals who require alternative means for communication should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Farm Loan Programs, Direct Loan Making. OMB Control Number: 0560–NEW. Type of Request: New. Abstract: FSA’s Farm Loan Programs provide loans to family farmers to purchase real estate and equipment, and to finance agricultural production. FSA simplified the Direct farm loan application as a part of the efforts to conform with the Executive Order 14058, ‘‘Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government.’’ The use of the hard copy form is covered in the information collection request under the OMB control number of 0560–0237; FSA reduced the number of pages required for completion of the form FSA–2001, ‘‘Request for Direct Loan Assistance’’ from 29 pages to 13 pages. To further improve the customer experience and service delivery for the Farm Loan Program loan applicants, FSA is currently developing an Online Loan Application for the applicants to submit requests for Direct Loan assistance electronically. Future releases and iterations of the online application software will include expansion of functionality for direct loan making and provide ability for primary loan servicing application submission. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:06 Jul 20, 2023 Jkt 259001 FSA will expect to further decrease the burden hours under the OMB Control number 0560–0237 as the functionally and use of the online application software expands, and more applicants shift away from using the hard copy application form. Due to ease of application submission, the expected number of annual respondents for all FSA–2001 submissions for loan making purposes is expected to increase by 10 percent over a 5-year average. For the following estimated total annual burden on respondents, the formula used to calculate the total burden hour is the estimated average time per response hours multiplied by the estimated total annual responses. Estimate of Average Time to Respond: Public reporting burden for the information collection is estimated to average per response 1.2 hours. Type of Respondents: Individuals or households, informal entities, legal entities, businesses or other for-profit farms. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 21,610. Estimated Number of Reponses per Respondent: 1.82. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 39,330. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 47,196 hours. We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information collection to help us to: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of FSA, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of FSA’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (4) 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 comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office of Management and Budget approval. USDA Non-Discrimination Policy In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47103 institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family or parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Individuals who require alternative means of communication for program information (for example, braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and text telephone (TTY) or dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service (both voice and text telephone users can initiate this call from any telephone). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD– 3027, found online at https:// www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-aprogram-discrimination-complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632–9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by mail to: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–9410 or email: OAC@ usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. 2023–15536 Filed 7–20–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–E2–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Sunshine Act Meeting Notice Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB), U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Government in Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), the Commission on Civil Rights SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 139 (Friday, July 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47102-47103]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15536]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Farm Service Agency

[Docket ID: FSA-2023-0013]


Information Collection Request; Online Loan Application for 
Direct Loan Making Program and Direct Loan Servicing

AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) 
requirements, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from 
all interested individuals and organizations on a new collection 
associated with the new automated FSA Online Loan Application for 
Direct Loan Making Program and Direct Loan Servicing--Primary. For both 
Direct Loan Making and Direct Loan Servicing--Primary, the collected 
information is used in eligibility and feasibility determinations for 
loan making and loan servicing actions. Future releases of the FSA 
Online Loan Application will provide

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additional functionality and components for Direct Loan Making & Direct 
Loan Servicing--Primary applications.

DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by September 19, 2023.

ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments in response to this notice. 
FSA prefers that the comments are submitted electronically through the 
Federal eRulemaking Portal, identified by docket ID No. FSA-2023-0013, 
go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for docket ID FSA-2023-
0013. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
    All comments received will be posted without change and made 
publicly available on www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to the 
information collection activities or to obtain a copy of the 
information collection request: For the Direct Loan Making Program 
please contact Matthew Christian; telephone; (423) 788-2007; email: 
[email protected]; for Direct Loan Servicing--Primary, please 
contact Lee Nault, (202) 720-6834; email: [email protected]. 
Individuals who require alternative means for communication should 
contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Farm Loan Programs, Direct Loan Making.
    OMB Control Number: 0560-NEW.
    Type of Request: New.
    Abstract: FSA's Farm Loan Programs provide loans to family farmers 
to purchase real estate and equipment, and to finance agricultural 
production. FSA simplified the Direct farm loan application as a part 
of the efforts to conform with the Executive Order 14058, 
``Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to 
Rebuild Trust in Government.'' The use of the hard copy form is covered 
in the information collection request under the OMB control number of 
0560-0237; FSA reduced the number of pages required for completion of 
the form FSA-2001, ``Request for Direct Loan Assistance'' from 29 pages 
to 13 pages.
    To further improve the customer experience and service delivery for 
the Farm Loan Program loan applicants, FSA is currently developing an 
Online Loan Application for the applicants to submit requests for 
Direct Loan assistance electronically. Future releases and iterations 
of the online application software will include expansion of 
functionality for direct loan making and provide ability for primary 
loan servicing application submission.
    FSA will expect to further decrease the burden hours under the OMB 
Control number 0560-0237 as the functionally and use of the online 
application software expands, and more applicants shift away from using 
the hard copy application form. Due to ease of application submission, 
the expected number of annual respondents for all FSA-2001 submissions 
for loan making purposes is expected to increase by 10 percent over a 
5-year average.
    For the following estimated total annual burden on respondents, the 
formula used to calculate the total burden hour is the estimated 
average time per response hours multiplied by the estimated total 
annual responses.
    Estimate of Average Time to Respond: Public reporting burden for 
the information collection is estimated to average per response 1.2 
hours.
    Type of Respondents: Individuals or households, informal entities, 
legal entities, businesses or other for-profit farms.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 21,610.
    Estimated Number of Reponses per Respondent: 1.82.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 39,330.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 47,196 hours.
    We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information 
collection to help us to:
    (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of FSA, including whether the 
information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of FSA's estimate of burden including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to 
be collected;
    (4) 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 comments received in response to this notice, including names 
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. 
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office 
of Management and Budget approval.

USDA Non-Discrimination Policy

    In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights 
regulations and policies, USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, 
and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are 
prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, 
religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual 
orientation, disability, age, marital status, family or parental 
status, income derived from a public assistance program, political 
beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in 
any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases 
apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by 
program or incident.
    Individuals who require alternative means of communication for 
program information (for example, braille, large print, audiotape, 
American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or 
USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and text telephone (TTY) or 
dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service (both voice and text 
telephone users can initiate this call from any telephone). 
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages 
other than English.
    To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA 
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complaint and 
at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in 
the letter all the information requested in the form. To request a copy 
of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form 
or letter to USDA by mail to: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of 
the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20250-9410 or email: [email protected].
    USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Zach Ducheneaux,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. 2023-15536 Filed 7-20-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-E2-P
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