60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Section 515 Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Revitalization Restructuring (MPR) Demonstration Program; OMB Control No.: 0575-0190, 68095-68096 [2023-21764]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 190 / Tuesday, October 3, 2023 / Notices consumers that organically produced products meet a consistent standard; and (3) facilitate interstate commerce in fresh and processed food that is organically produced (7 U.S.C. 6501). On April 5, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published the ‘‘Origin of Livestock’’ (OOL) final rule (87 FR 19740) related to livestock production practices under the USDA organic regulations (7 CFR part 205). AMS took this action to increase uniformity in organic dairy production practices and reduce organic certification discrepancies between certifying agents. The final rule clarified that certified organic dairy operations may transition nonorganic animals to organic production only once. After that, any animals added to a certified organic dairy operation must have been organically managed from the last third of gestation. To provide flexibility, the final rule allows [in 7 CFR 205.236(d)] small certified organic dairy operations to request a variance under limited conditions. A variance is a process by which an entity requests permission to not follow a particular regulatory requirement without repercussion of regulatory noncompliance. If the variance is approved by AMS, the small certified organic dairy operation may source, sell, liquidate, or transfer, as one event, organic dairy livestock that were transitioned to organic production (livestock that were not organically managed from no later than the last third of gestation). Need and Use of the Information: AMS will be able to use other information submitted as part of the currently approved information collection package for the NOP (OMB #0581–0191) to determine if the applicants qualify as a small business [the first variance eligibility criterion at 7 CFR 205.236(d)(1)]. However, this new variance request specifies new information not currently collected by AMS. This new information is described in the USDA organic regulations in 7 CFR 205.236(d)(1)(i)-(iii) (see above). To apply for a variance, respondents (small certified organic dairy operations) will need to submit to AMS, through their certifying agent, records that demonstrate that they qualify for a variance due to bankruptcy proceedings, forced sales, insolvency, or an intergenerational transfer. The new information collected will be used by AMS to grant (or deny) individual, small certified organic dairy operations a variance from the USDA organic regulations in regard to the origin of livestock. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:04 Oct 02, 2023 Jkt 262001 Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms. Number of Respondents: 56. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 98. Levi S. Harrell, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–21832 Filed 10–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service [Docket No.: RHS–23–MFH–0021] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Section 515 Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Revitalization Restructuring (MPR) Demonstration Program; OMB Control No.: 0575–0190 Rural Housing Service (RHS), USDA. ACTION: Notice; request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS) announces its’ intention to request a revision of a currently approved information collection and invites comments on this information collection. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 4, 2023, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and, in the ‘‘Search Field’’ box, labeled ‘‘Search for dockets and documents on agency actions,’’ enter the following docket number: (RHS–23–MFH–0021), and click ‘‘Search.’’ To submit public comments, select the ‘‘Comment’’ button. Before inputting your comments, you may also review the ‘‘Commenter’s Checklist’’ (optional). Insert your comments under the ‘‘Comment’’ title, click ‘‘Browse’’ to attach files (if applicable). Input your email address and select an identity category then click ‘‘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, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68095 USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 1522, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 720–7853. Email MaryPat.Daskal@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 RHS is submitting to OMB for revision. Title: Section 515 Multifamily Preservation and Revitalization (MPR) Demonstration Program. OMB Control Number: 0575–0190. Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2024. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.57 hour per response. Respondents: Individuals, partnerships, public and private nonprofit corporations, agencies, institutions, organizations, and Indian tribes. Estimated Number of Respondents: 150. Estimated Number of Responses: 10,031 Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 66.87. Estimated Annual Reporting Burden on Respondents: 15,447 hours. Estimated Annual Recordkeeping Burden on Respondents: 350 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 15,797 hours. Abstract: The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 2006 (Pub. L. 109– 97) provides funding for, and authorizes Rural Development (RD) to conduct a demonstration program for the preservation and revitalization of the Section 515 Multi-Family Housing portfolio. Section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1485) provides Rural Development the authority to make loans for low-income MultiFamily Housing and related facilities. The information contained in this collection will be used to determine applicant eligibility for this demonstration program. If an applicant proposal is selected, that applicant will be notified of the selection and will be E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 68096 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 190 / Tuesday, October 3, 2023 / Notices provided conditions in which the agency will provide funding. This MPR demonstration program continues to adjust the various opportunities available to demonstrate effective methods of providing the needed financial resources not otherwise available to current owners and transferees. Using alternative forms of financing, these owners will preserve existing Agency-financed Rural Rental Housing and Farm Labor Housing and extend the property’s useful life for tenants meeting RD eligibility requirements. Since the inception of the MPR demonstration program in 2006, revisions and adjustments in the nature of the program have necessitated certain revisions in the context, formatting, and use of the original forms in this package to permit RD’s ability to provide these needed financial opportunities. 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 techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent by the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Kimble Brown, Rural Development Innovation Center, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 1522, South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (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. Joaquin Altoro, Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. 2023–21764 Filed 10–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:04 Oct 02, 2023 Jkt 262001 COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meetings of the Arkansas Advisory Committee 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 Arkansas Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a virtual (online) meeting Monday, October 23, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. Central Time. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss public distribution of the recently published IDEA Compliance and Implementatioin in AR Schools report and to begin discussion of other civil rights topics in the state. DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday October 23, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. central time. ADDRESSES: Web Access (audio/visual): Register at: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/ 1609293461?pwd=RlN3TUZDNS93dl BnUXBjcWFxRzdFdz09. Phone Access (audio only): 833–435– 1820, Meetin ID: 160 929 3461. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, Designated Federal Officer, at mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or (202) 618–4158. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public may join online or listen to this discussion through the above registration link or call-in number. 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. Closed captions will be provided. Individuals who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877– 8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are 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 Melissa Wojnaroski at mwojnaroski@usccr.gov. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Unit Office, as they become available, both before and after SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Arkansas 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 Unit at the above email or street address. Agenda I. Welcome & Roll Call II. Report publication and distribution: IDEA Compliance and Implementation in AR Schools III. Discussion of other civil rights topics in the state IV. Next Steps V. Public Comment VI. Adjournment Dated: September 28, 2023. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2023–21869 Filed 10–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meetings of the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meetings. 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 Pennsylvania Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a business meeting on Wednesday October 11, 2023 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. eastern time. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to select the next topic of study. DATES: Wednesday October 11, 2023 from 12 p.m.–1 p.m. eastern time. ADDRESSES: Registration (Audio/Visual): https://www.zoomgov.com/j/ 1614255857? pwd=WUN2Q3VwdDRJZVA 5K0RxcUhlMjN3UT09 Telephone (Audio Only): (833) 435–1820 Toll Free; Meeting ID: 161 425 5857. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or (202) 618– 4158. SUMMARY: Members of the public may listen to these discussions. Committee meetings are available to the public through the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 3, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21764]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Housing Service

[Docket No.: RHS-23-MFH-0021]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Section 515 
Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Revitalization Restructuring 
(MPR) Demonstration Program; OMB Control No.: 0575-0190

AGENCY: Rural Housing Service (RHS), USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 4, 2023, to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by the Federal eRulemaking Portal: 
Go to https://www.regulations.gov and, in the ``Search Field'' box, 
labeled ``Search for dockets and documents on agency actions,'' enter 
the following docket number: (RHS-23-MFH-0021), and click ``Search.'' 
To submit public comments, select the ``Comment'' button. Before 
inputting your comments, you may also review the ``Commenter's 
Checklist'' (optional). Insert your comments under the ``Comment'' 
title, click ``Browse'' to attach files (if applicable). Input your 
email address and select an identity category then click ``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, USDA, 
1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 1522, 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 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 RHS 
is submitting to OMB for revision.
    Title: Section 515 Multifamily Preservation and Revitalization 
(MPR) Demonstration Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0190.
    Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2024.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 1.57 hour per response.
    Respondents: Individuals, partnerships, public and private non-
profit corporations, agencies, institutions, organizations, and Indian 
tribes.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 150.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 10,031
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 66.87.
    Estimated Annual Reporting Burden on Respondents: 15,447 hours.
    Estimated Annual Recordkeeping Burden on Respondents: 350 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 15,797 hours.
    Abstract: The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural 
Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies 
Appropriation Act, 2006 (Pub. L. 109-97) provides funding for, and 
authorizes Rural Development (RD) to conduct a demonstration program 
for the preservation and revitalization of the Section 515 Multi-Family 
Housing portfolio. Section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 
1485) provides Rural Development the authority to make loans for low-
income Multi-Family Housing and related facilities.
    The information contained in this collection will be used to 
determine applicant eligibility for this demonstration program. If an 
applicant proposal is selected, that applicant will be notified of the 
selection and will be

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provided conditions in which the agency will provide funding.
    This MPR demonstration program continues to adjust the various 
opportunities available to demonstrate effective methods of providing 
the needed financial resources not otherwise available to current 
owners and transferees. Using alternative forms of financing, these 
owners will preserve existing Agency-financed Rural Rental Housing and 
Farm Labor Housing and extend the property's useful life for tenants 
meeting RD eligibility requirements. Since the inception of the MPR 
demonstration program in 2006, revisions and adjustments in the nature 
of the program have necessitated certain revisions in the context, 
formatting, and use of the original forms in this package to permit 
RD's ability to provide these needed financial opportunities.
    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 techniques or 
other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent by the 
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Kimble 
Brown, Rural Development Innovation Center, USDA, 1400 Independence 
Avenue SW, STOP 1522, South Building, Washington, DC 20250-1522. 
Telephone: (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.

Joaquin Altoro,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-21764 Filed 10-2-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-XV-P
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