60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Fire and Rescue Loans; OMB Control No.: 0575-0120, 57386-57387 [2024-15462]
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anticipated to be held within the first
quarter of calendar year 2025.
Kathryn E. Dirksen Londrigan,
Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative
Service.
[FR Doc. 2024–15426 Filed 7–12–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Housing Service
[Docket No.: RHS–24–CF–0022]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Community Facilities Grant
Program; OMB Control No.: 0575–0173
Rural Housing Service (RHS),
USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Rural Housing
Service’s intention to request an
extension for a currently approved
information collection in support of the
Community Facilities Grant Program.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by September 13, 2024 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be
submitted through 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–24–CF–0022), and click
the ‘‘Search’’ Button. 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
MaryPat.Daskal@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office
of Management and Budget’s (OMB)
regulation (5 CFR part 1320)
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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 will be
submitted to OMB for extension.
Title: 7 CFR 3570–B, ‘‘Community
Facilities Grant Program.’’
OMB Control Number: 0575–0173.
Expiration Date of Approval: February
28, 2025.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved information
collection.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 1.82 hours per
response.
Respondents: Public bodies, nonprofit
corporations and associations, and
federally recognized Indian tribes.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,272.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 7.60.
Estimated Number of Responses:
9,671.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 17,680 hours.
Abstract: Community Programs, a
division of the Rural Housing Service
(RHS), is part of the United States
Department of Agriculture’s Rural
Development mission area. The Agency
is authorized by Section 306(a) of the
Consolidated Farm and Rural
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926), as
amended, to make grants to public
agencies, nonprofit corporations, and
Indian tribes to develop essential
community facilities and services for
public use in rural areas. These facilities
include schools, libraries, child care,
hospitals, clinics, assisted-living
facilities, fire and rescue stations, police
stations, community centers, public
buildings, and transportation. Through
its Community Programs, the
Department of Agriculture is striving to
ensure that such facilities are readily
available to all rural communities.
Information will be collected by the
field offices from applicants,
consultants, lenders, and public entities.
The collection of information is
considered the minimum necessary to
effectively evaluate the overall scope of
the project.
Failure to collect information could
have an adverse impact on effectively
carrying out the mission,
administration, processing, and program
requirements.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
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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.
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 matter of public record.
Joaquin Altoro,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. 2024–15463 Filed 7–12–24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Housing Service
[Docket No.: RHS–24–CF–0021]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Fire and Rescue Loans;
OMB Control No.: 0575–0120
Rural Housing Service (RHS),
USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Rural Housing
Service’s intention to request an
extension for a currently approved
information collection in support of the
program for Fire and Rescue Loans.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by September 13, 2024 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be
submitted through 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–24–CF–0021), and click
the ‘‘Search’’ Button. To submit public
SUMMARY:
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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
MaryPat.Daskal@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 RHS is
submitting to OMB for extension.
Title: 7 CFR 1942–C, ‘‘Fire and Rescue
Loans’’.
OMB Control Number: 0575–0120.
Expiration Date of Approval: January
31, 2025.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved information
collection.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 2.10 hours per
response.
Respondents: Not-for-profit
institutions, State, local, or tribal
governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
1,000.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 3.75.
Estimated Number of Responses:
3,746.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 7,881 hours.
Abstract: The Fire and Rescue Loan
program is authorized by Section 306 of
the Consolidated Farm and Rural
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926) to
make loans to public entities, nonprofit
corporations, and Indian tribes for the
development of community facilities for
public use in rural areas and is covered
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by 7 CFR 1942–C. The primary
regulation for administering the
Community Facilities program is 7 CFR
1942–A (OMB Number 0575–0015) that
outlines eligibility, project feasibility,
security, and monitoring requirements.
The Community Facilities fire and
rescue program has been in existence for
over 35 years. This program has
financed a wide range of fire and rescue
projects varying in size and complexity
from construction of a fire station with
firefighting and rescue equipment to
financing a 911 emergency system.
These facilities are designed to provide
fire protection and emergency rescue
services to rural communities.
Information will be collected by the
field offices from applicants, borrowers,
and consultants. This information will
be used to determine applicant/
borrower eligibility, assess project
feasibility, and ensure borrowers
operate on a sound basis and use funds
for authorized purposes. Failure to
collect proper information could result
in improper determination of eligibility,
improper use of funds, and/or unsound
loans.
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.
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Housing Service
[Docket No.: RHS–24–CF–0020]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Community Facility Loans;
OMB Control No.: 0575–0015
Rural Housing Service, USDA.
Notice; request for comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Rural Housing
Service’s (RHS) intention to request an
extension for a currently approved
information collection in support of the
program for Community Facility Loans.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by September 13, 2024 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be
submitted through 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–24–CF–0020), and click
the ‘‘Search’’ Button. 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
MaryPat.Daskal@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 RHS is
submitting to OMB for extension.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Housing Service
[Docket No.: RHS-24-CF-0021]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Fire and Rescue
Loans; OMB Control No.: 0575-0120
AGENCY: Rural Housing Service (RHS), USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Rural Housing Service's intention to request an
extension for a currently approved information collection in support of
the program for Fire and Rescue Loans.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 13, 2024
to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted through 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-24-CF-0021), and click the
``Search'' Button. To submit public
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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 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 RHS
is submitting to OMB for extension.
Title: 7 CFR 1942-C, ``Fire and Rescue Loans''.
OMB Control Number: 0575-0120.
Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2025.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 2.10 hours per response.
Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions, State, local, or tribal
governments.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.75.
Estimated Number of Responses: 3,746.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 7,881 hours.
Abstract: The Fire and Rescue Loan program is authorized by Section
306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926)
to make loans to public entities, nonprofit corporations, and Indian
tribes for the development of community facilities for public use in
rural areas and is covered by 7 CFR 1942-C. The primary regulation for
administering the Community Facilities program is 7 CFR 1942-A (OMB
Number 0575-0015) that outlines eligibility, project feasibility,
security, and monitoring requirements.
The Community Facilities fire and rescue program has been in
existence for over 35 years. This program has financed a wide range of
fire and rescue projects varying in size and complexity from
construction of a fire station with firefighting and rescue equipment
to financing a 911 emergency system. These facilities are designed to
provide fire protection and emergency rescue services to rural
communities.
Information will be collected by the field offices from applicants,
borrowers, and consultants. This information will be used to determine
applicant/borrower eligibility, assess project feasibility, and ensure
borrowers operate on a sound basis and use funds for authorized
purposes. Failure to collect proper information could result in
improper determination of eligibility, improper use of funds, and/or
unsound loans.
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.
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. 2024-15462 Filed 7-12-24; 8:45 am]
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