[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 11, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 37700]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-13428]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 6, 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: 7 CFR 3570-B, Community Facilities Grant Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0173.
    Summary of Collection: The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development 
Act (7 U.S.C. 1926) authorizes Rural Housing Service (RHS) 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, childcare, 
hospitals, clinics, assisted-living facilities, fire and rescuer 
stations, police stations, community centers, public buildings, and 
transportation. The Department of Agriculture through its Community 
Programs strives to ensure that facilities are readily available to all 
rural communities.
    Need and Use of the Information: Rural Development field offices 
will collect information from applicant/borrowers and consultants. This 
information is used to determine applicant/borrower eligibility, 
project feasibility, and to ensure borrowers operate on a sound basis 
and use loan and grant funds for authorized purposes. Failure to 
collect the information could result in improper determinations of 
eligibility, improper use of funds, and or unsound loans.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 895.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,759.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-13428 Filed 7-10-07; 8:45 am]
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