[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 181 (Wednesday, September 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 53522]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18394]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 12, 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 1942-C, ``Fire and Rescue Loans.''
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0120.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is 
authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural 
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926) to make loans to public agencies, 
nonprofit corporations, and Indian tribes for the development of 
essential community facilities primarily servicing rural residents. The 
primary regulation for administering this Community Facility program is 
7 CFR 1942-A. The information must be collected to determine 
eligibility, analyze financial feasibility, take security, monitor the 
use of loan funds, and monitor the financial condition of borrowers, 
and otherwise assisting borrowers.
    Need and Use of the Information: The Rural Development field 
offices will collect the information from applicant/borrowers. This 
information will be used to determine applicant/borrower eligibility, 
project feasibility, and ensure borrowers operate on a sound basis and 
use loan funds for authorized purposes.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 1,735.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion; Quarterly; 
Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 10,004.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-18394 Filed 9-18-07; 8:45 am]
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