[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 115 (Friday, June 14, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35848-35849]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14098]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 10, 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

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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), New Executive Office Building, 725--17th 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to submit 
their comments to OMB via email to: [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 by July 15, 2013. 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-A, Community Facility Loans.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0015.
    Summary Of Collection: The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is a credit 
agency within the Rural Development mission area of the U.S. Department 
of Agriculture. The Community Programs Division of the RHS administers 
the Community Facilities program under 7 CFR Part 1942, Subpart A. The 
Rural Utilities Service also services outstanding Water and Waste loans 
under 7 CFR Part 1942, Subpart A. Rural Development provides loan and 
grant funds through the Community Facilities program to finance many 
types of projects varying in size and complexity, from large general 
hospitals to small fire trucks. The facilities financed are designed to 
promote the development of rural communities by providing the 
infrastructure necessary to attract residents and rural jobs. RHS will 
collect information using several forms.
    Need and Use of the Information: RHS will collect information 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 proper information could 
result in improper determinations of eligibility, improper use of 
funds, and/or unsound loans.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 3,231.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion; 
Annually
    Total Burden Hours: 56,943.

Rural Housing Service

    Title: 7 CFR 3575-A, Community Programs Guaranteed Loans.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0137.
    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 serving rural residents. The 
Community Facilities Division of the RHS is considered Community 
Programs under the 7 CFR, part 3575, subpart A. Implementation of the 
Community Programs guaranteed loan program was affected to comply with 
the Appropriations Act of 1990 when Congress allocated funds for this 
authority. The guaranteed loan program encourages lender participation 
and provides specific guidance in the processing and servicing of 
guaranteed Community Facilities loans. RHS will collect information in 
a written format and using several forms.
    Need and Use of the Information: RHS will collect information to 
determine applicant/borrower eligibility, project feasibility, and to 
ensure borrowers operate on a sound basis and use loan funds for 
authorized purposes. Failure to collect proper information could result 
in improper determination of eligibility, improper use of funds, and/or 
unsound loans.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 146,250.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Quarterly; Annually.
    Total Burden Hours: 156,463.

Rural Housing Service

    Title: USDA Rural Development--Centralized Servicing Center--Loan 
Servicing Satisfaction Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0187.
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Housing Service (RHS) provides 
insured loans to low and moderate-income applicants located in rural 
geographic areas to assist them in obtaining decent, sanitary and safe 
dwellings. RHS Centralized Servicing Center (CSC) has been in operation 
since October 1996. The CSC was established to achieve a high level of 
customer service and operating efficiency that provides its borrowers 
with convenient access to their loan account information. RHS has 
developed a survey to measure the results and overall effectiveness of 
customer services provided.
    Need and Use of the Information: RHS will use the outcome of the 
Customer Satisfaction Survey to determine the general satisfaction 
level among its customers throughout the nation, highlight areas that 
need improvement and provide a benchmark for future surveys and 
improvement in customer service. The survey is administered as part of 
CSC's on going service quality improvement program.
    Description of Respondents: Individual or households.
    Number of Respondents: 6,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 960.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-14098 Filed 6-13-13; 8:45 am]
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