[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 8429]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-02993]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 6, 2014.
    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), 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 March 14, 2014. 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: Community Facilities Grant Program--7 CFR 3570-B
    OMB Control Number: 0575-0173
    Summary of Collection: The Rural Housing Service is authorized by 
Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 
U.S.C. 1926), as amended, to make grants to public agencies, nonprofit 
corporations, and Indian tribes to develop essential community 
facilities and services for public use in rural areas. These facilities 
include schools, libraries, childcare, hospitals, clinics, assisted-
living facilities, fire and rescuer stations, police stations, 
community centers, public buildings, and transportation. The Department 
of Agriculture through its Community Programs strives to ensure that 
facilities are available to all rural communities.
    Need and Use of the Information: Rural Development field offices 
will collect information from applicant/borrowers and consultants. This 
information is used to determine eligibility, project feasibility, and 
to ensure borrowers operate on a sound basis and use loan and grant 
funds for authorized purposes. Failure to collect the information could 
result in improper determinations of eligibility, improper use of 
funds, and/or unsound loans.
    Description of Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 893.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 6,982.

Charlene Parker,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-02993 Filed 2-11-14; 8:45 am]
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