[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 86 (Friday, May 3, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25940-25941]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-10547]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

April 30, 2013.
    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), Washington, DC, [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.

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    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 Business-Cooperative Service

    Title: Rural Micro-Entrepreneur Assistance Program.
    OMB Control Number: 0570-0062.
    Summary of Collection: Section 6022 of the Food, Conservation, and 
Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) authorizes the Rural Micro-
entrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). The Secretary makes direct 
loans to rural microenterprise development organizations (MDOs) that 
are participating in the program (who are referred to as ``micro-
lenders'') for the purpose of capitalizing microloan revolving funds to 
provide fixed interest rate business loans of $50,000 or less to micro-
entrepreneurs, as defined in the 2008 Farm Bill.
    Need and Use of the Information: The program provides rural micro-
entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to establish new rural 
microenterprises; to provide continuing technical and financial 
assistance related to the successful operation of rural 
microenterprises; and to assist with the cost of providing other 
activities and services related to the successful operation of MDOs and 
rural microenterprises. Micro-lenders seeking loans and/or grants will 
have to submit applications that include specified information, 
certifications, and agreements to the Agency. This information will be 
used to determine applicant eligibility and to ensure that funds are 
used for authorized purposes.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
    Number of Respondents: 73.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly, Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,327.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-10547 Filed 5-2-13; 8:45 am]
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