[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 222 (Monday, November 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 64987]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-22565]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 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: Technical & Supervisory Assistance Grants.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0188.
    Summary of Collection: Section 525(a) of title V of the Housing Act 
of 1949 gives authorization to the Rural Housing Service (RHS) to make 
grants to enter into contracts with eligible organizations, ``to pay 
part or all of the cost of developing, conducting, administering or 
coordinating comprehensive programs of technical and supervisory 
assistance which will aid needy low-income individuals and families in 
benefiting from Federal, state, and local housing programs in rural 
areas.''
    Need and Use of the Information: RHS staff in its local, State and 
National offices will collect information from applicants to determine 
eligibility for a grant, project feasibility, and to monitor 
performance after grants have been awarded. Failure to collect this 
information could result in waste and improper use of Federal funds.
    Description of Respondents: Not for profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 30.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly.
    Total Burden Hours: 623.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-22565 Filed 11-16-07; 8:45 am]
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