[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 31, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16066-16067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-7195]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

March 26, 2010.
    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 Utilities Service

    Title: Preloan Procedures and Requirements for Telecommunications 
Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0079.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is a 
credit agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It makes mortgage 
loans and loan guarantees to finance telecommunications, electric, and 
water and waste facilities in rural areas with a loan portfolio that 
totals nearly $42 billion. RUS manages loan programs in accordance with 
the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq. as amended, 
(RE Act). Section 201 of the RE Act authorizes the Administrator to 
make loans to qualified telephone companies for the purpose of 
providing telephone service to the widest practicable number of rural 
subscribers.
    Need and Use of the Information: RUS will collect information using 
several forms to determine an applicant's eligibility to borrow from 
RUS under the terms of the RE Act. The information is also used to 
determine that the Government's security for loans made by RUS are 
reasonably adequate and that the loans will be repaid within the time 
agreed. Without the information, RUS could not effectively monitor each 
borrower's compliance with the loan terms and conditions to properly 
ensure continued loan security.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; not-for-
profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 50.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,539.

Rural Utilities Service

    Title: 7 CFR Part 1778, Emergency and Imminent Community Water 
Assistance Grants.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0110.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is 
authorized under Section 306A of the Consolidated Farm and rural 
Development Act, (7 U.S.C. 1926(a) to provide grants to rural areas and 
small communities to secure adequate quantities of safe water. Grants 
made under this program shall be made for 100 percent of the project 
cost, can serve rural areas with population not in excess of 5,000, and 
household income should not exceed 100 percent of a State's non-
metropolitan median household income. Grants under this program may be 
made to public bodies and private nonprofit corporations serving rural 
areas.
    Need and Use of the Information: RUS will collect the information 
from applicants applying for grants under 7 CFR part 1778. The 
information is unique to each borrower and emergency situation. 
Applicants must demonstrate that there is an imminent emergency or that 
a decline occurred within 2 years of the date the application was filed 
with Rural Development.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government; not-
for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 100.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 400.

Rural Utility Service

    Title: Water and Waste Disposal Programs Guaranteed Loans.
    OMB Control Number: 0572-0122.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 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 water 
and waste disposal facilities primarily servicing rural residents. The 
Waste and Water Disposal Programs (WW) of RUS provide insured loan and 
grant funds through the WW program to finance many types of projects 
varying in size and complexity. The Waste and Water Disposal Guaranteed 
Program is implemented through 7 CFR part 1779. The guaranteed loan 
program encourages lender participation and provides specific guidance 
in the processing and servicing of guaranteed WW loans.
    Need and Use of the Information: Rural Development's field offices 
will collect information from applicants/borrowers, lenders, and 
consultants to determine eligibility, project feasibility and to ensure 
borrowers operate on a sound basis and use loan funds for authorized 
purposes. There are agency forms required as well as other requirements 
that involve certifications from the borrower, lenders, and other

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parties. Failure to collect proper information could result in improper 
determinations of eligibility, improper use of funds and or unsound 
loans.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; not-for-
profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 15.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 858.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-7195 Filed 3-30-10; 8:45 am]
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