Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection, 35055-35056 [2024-09459]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 85 / Wednesday, May 1, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service [Docket No. RHS–24–NONE–0015] Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Rural Housing Service. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites comments on the Planning and Performing Construction and Other Development information collection package and announces the Rural Housing Service (RHS or the Agency) intention to request a revision for a currently approved information collection from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 1, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Adyam Negasi, Innovation Center, Regulations Management Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250; Tel: 202– 221–9298; Email: Adyam.Negasi@ usda.gov. SUMMARY: The Office of Management and Budget’s 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 the Agency 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 burden including the validity of the methodology and assumption 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 the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques on other forms and 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. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 Apr 30, 2024 Jkt 262001 RHS–24–NONE–0015. 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. To submit a comment, select the ‘‘Comment’’ button, complete the required information, and select the ‘‘Submit Comment’’ button at the bottom. 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. Title: 7 CFR 1924–A, Planning and Performing Construction and other Development. OMB Number: 0575–0042. Expiration Date of Approval: 08/30/ 2024. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: RHS offers a supervised credit program to build modest housing and essential community facilities in rural areas. The information collection under OMB Number 0575–0042 enables RHS to effectively administer the policies, methods, and responsibilities needed to demonstrate compliance with applicable acts for planning and performing development work for these facilities. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .32 hours per response. Respondents: Individuals or households, farms, business or other forprofit, non-profit institutions, and small businesses or organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 189,639. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.81. Estimated Number of Responses: 343,109. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 108,713 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Adyam Negasi, Rural Development Innovation Center, Regulations Management Division, at 202–221–9298. 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. Cathy Glover, Acting Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. 2024–09315 Filed 4–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35055 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service [DOCKET #: RUS–24–AGENCY–0007] Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Rural Utilities Service Notice; request for comments AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announces its intention to request a revision for a currently approved information collection package for the Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combinations, and Loan Guarantees program. SUMMARY: Comments on this notice must be received by July 1, 2024 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically by the Federal eRulemaking Portal, regulations.gov. Other Information: Additional information about Rural Development (RD) and its programs is available on the internet at rd.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adyam Negasi, RD Innovation Center— Regulations Management Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250; Tel: 202–221–9298; Email: Adyam.Negasi@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 an information collection that the Agency 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 burden including the validity of the methodology and assumption 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 the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques on other forms and information technology. DATES: E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 35056 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 85 / Wednesday, May 1, 2024 / Notices Comments may be sent by the Federal eRulemaking Portal, regulations.gov. In the ‘‘Search for dockets and documents on agency actions’’ box enter the Docket No. RUS–24–AGENCY–0007 and click the ‘‘Search’’ button. From the search results: click on or locate the document title and select the ‘‘Comment’’ button. To submit a comment: Insert comments under the ‘‘Comment’’ title. Select if you are an individual, organization, or anonymous. Select the box ‘‘I’m not a robot,’’ and then 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. All comments will be available for public inspection online at the Federal eRulemaking Portal (https:// www.regulations.gov). Title: Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/ Grant Combinations, and Loan Guarantees. OMB Control Number: 0572–0154. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection under 7 CFR part 1738. Abstract: RUS is authorized by Title VI, Rural Broadband Access, of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended (RE Act), to provide loans, loan/grant combinations and loan guarantees to fund the cost of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment for the provision of broadband service in eligible rural areas in the States and Territories of the United States. The regulation, 7 CFR part 1738, prescribes the types of loans and/or grants available, facilities financed, and eligible applicants, as well as minimum equity requirements to be considered for a loan. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3.04 hours per response. Respondents: Public Bodies; NonProfits; Special Districts; Tribal Organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 90. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.03. Estimated Number of Responses: 273. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 831 hours. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Adyam Negasi, RD Innovation Center—Regulations Management Division, at 202–221–9298 or Adyam.negasi@usda.gov. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 Apr 30, 2024 Jkt 262001 for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Andrew Berke, Administrator, Rural Utilities Service, USDA Rural Development. [FR Doc. 2024–09459 Filed 4–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Rural Housing Service Rural Utilities Service [Docket No. RBS–23–BUSINESS–0025] Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSA) for the Strategic Economic and Community Development Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024; Correction Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice; correction. AGENCY: The Rural BusinessCooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service, agencies that comprise the Rural Development Mission Area within the United States Department of Agriculture, published a notice of solicitation of applications in the Federal Register on February 13, 2024, entitled ‘‘Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSA) for the Strategic Economic and Community Development Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024.’’ The NOSA provides requirements to applicants submitting applications for Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) points through Secretary of Agriculture designated covered programs. Based on funding availability guidance published in the NOSA, this Correction Notice is issued to clarify that Community Facilities Grant Program funds will not be reserved for SECD in FY 2024. This Correction Notice also clarifies that approved USDA Rural Partners Network (RPN) networks are considered multijurisdictional entities for purposes of SECD and that community and economic development plans created in association with an RPN network will be accepted as plans under SECD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Batson, Rural Development Innovation Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 0793, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–0783, Telephone: (573) 239–2945. Email: gregory.batson@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Corrections In FR Doc 2024–02782 of February 13, 2024 (89 FR 10026), make the following correction of reference in the NOSA to ‘‘Community Facilities Grants’’ which is being removed by this Correction: (1) On page 10026, in column 3, under Supplementary Information in the Overview section, following the funding opportunity number, remove the second bullet for ‘‘Community Facilities Grants; see 7 CFR part 3570, subpart B.’’ (2) On page 10027, in column 1, under section A.3. The Covered Programs, following the second paragraph, remove the second bullet, ‘‘Community Facilities Grants; see 7 CFR part 3570, subpart B.’’ (3) On page 10027, in column 2, section B. Federal Award Information, after the Available Funds heading, remove the first three sentences and replace with: ‘‘The amount of reserved funds available for SECD covered projects is as follows; Community Facilities Loans funding is $280,000,000, and Community Facilities Guaranteed Loans funding is $32,500,000, Water and Waste Disposal Programs Guaranteed Loans funding is $5,000,000, Water and Waste Disposal Direct Loans funding is $42,500,000, Water and Waste Disposal Grants funding is $11,935,000, and Rural Business Development Grants funding is $1,350,000 for Enterprise Grants and $150,000 for Opportunity Grants. (4) On page 10027, in column 2, in section B. Federal Award Information, remove the second line of the table referencing ‘‘Community Facilities Grant Program’’ and the associated percentage of funds reserved for SECD Community Facilities Grant Program in column 2 of the table. (5) On page 10027, in column 3, under section C. Eligibility Information, 1. Eligible Applicants, replace the 5th paragraph with ‘‘The third criterion is that the project supports partial or complete implementation of a strategic community investment plan on a multijurisdictional and multi-sectoral basis as defined in 7 CFR 1980.1005. USDA Rural Partners Network (RPN) networks are considered multi-jurisdictional entities for purposes of SECD and community and economic development plans created in association with an RPN network will be accepted as plans under SECD.’’ Basil I. Gooden, Under Secretary, Rural Development. [FR Doc. 2024–09449 Filed 4–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35055-35056]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09459]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service

[DOCKET #: RUS-24-AGENCY-0007]


Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service

ACTION: Notice; request for comments

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the 
Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announces its intention to request a 
revision for a currently approved information collection package for 
the Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combinations, and Loan Guarantees 
program.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 1, 2024 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically by the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal, regulations.gov.
    Other Information: Additional information about Rural Development 
(RD) and its programs is available on the internet at rd.usda.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adyam Negasi, RD Innovation Center--
Regulations Management Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250; Tel: 202-221-9298; 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 an information collection that the 
Agency 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 burden including 
the validity of the methodology and assumption 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 the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques on other forms and information technology.

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    Comments may be sent by the Federal eRulemaking Portal, 
regulations.gov. In the ``Search for dockets and documents on agency 
actions'' box enter the Docket No. RUS-24-AGENCY-0007 and click the 
``Search'' button. From the search results: click on or locate the 
document title and select the ``Comment'' button. To submit a comment: 
Insert comments under the ``Comment'' title. Select if you are an 
individual, organization, or anonymous. Select the box ``I'm not a 
robot,'' and then 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.
    All comments will be available for public inspection online at the 
Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov).
    Title: Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combinations, and Loan 
Guarantees.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0154.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection under 7 CFR part 1738.
    Abstract: RUS is authorized by Title VI, Rural Broadband Access, of 
the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended (RE Act), to provide 
loans, loan/grant combinations and loan guarantees to fund the cost of 
construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment 
for the provision of broadband service in eligible rural areas in the 
States and Territories of the United States. The regulation, 7 CFR part 
1738, prescribes the types of loans and/or grants available, facilities 
financed, and eligible applicants, as well as minimum equity 
requirements to be considered for a loan.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 3.04 hours per response.
    Respondents: Public Bodies; Non-Profits; Special Districts; Tribal 
Organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 90.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.03.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 273.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 831 hours.
    Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Adyam 
Negasi, RD Innovation Center--Regulations Management Division, at 202-
221-9298 or [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.

Andrew Berke,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service, USDA Rural Development.
[FR Doc. 2024-09459 Filed 4-30-24; 8:45 am]
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