[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 52 (Monday, March 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 12752]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-4915]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 14, 2007.
    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 
regarding (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 burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8681.
    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.

Rural Housing Service

    Title: Non-Profit Customer Voluntary Survey on the Equal Treatment 
Rule.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: In accordance with the Government 
Performance and Results Act and Executive Order 13280, Responsibilities 
of the Department of Agriculture and the Agency for International 
Development With Respect to Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, the 
survey will measure Rural Development's implementation of and 
compliance with the Equal Treatment Rule (7 CFR part 16) as well as 
implement action plans and measure improvements. The 14 Rural 
Development programs under the Faith-Based and Community Initiatives 
provide insured or guaranteed loans and/or grants to eligible 
applicants (including non-profit entities) located in rural geographic 
areas to assist them in providing services to beneficiaries, low-income 
individuals and communities.
    Need and Use of the Information: To facilitate improved participant 
outcome, and in an effort to continuously improve program services, the 
survey can measure impediments that applicants may have encountered 
when they submitted an application. The outcome of the Voluntary Survey 
on the Equal Treatment Rule will provide the general satisfaction level 
among non-profit borrowers throughout the nation, highlight areas that 
need improvement, provide a benchmark for future surveys, and 
improvement in implementation of and compliance with the Equal 
Treatment Rule.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 4,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: One time.
    Total Burden Hours: 320.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-4915 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am]
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