7 CFR 1738, Rural Broadband Loan and Loan Guarantee Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44597	Preparation of Loan Documents	Removed
1872	Rural Broadband Access Loan & Loan Guarantee Application	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0572-0130	ICR Reference No: 201011-0572-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201002-0572-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR 1738, Rural Broadband Loan and Loan Guarantee Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 03/01/2011
OIRA Conclusion Action: Preapproved	Conclusion Date: 03/04/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/07/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2011	6 Months From Approved	04/30/2013
Responses	118	0	60
Time Burden (Hours)	10,545	0	13,480
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information covered by this collection consists of all of the information required in support of an application for a Rural Broadband Loan or Loan Guarantee as authorized under Title VI of the Rural Electrification Act.

Emergency Justfication: The agency initially published a proposed rulemaking and requested comments related to the Paperwork Burden during the 60-day comment period. After publication the 2008 Farm-Bill amended sections of the authorizing legislation which required the agency to make amendments and issue an Interim Rule. Due to the amendments the Agency must again solicit comments on the rulemaking and the paperwork reduction act. In order to begin accepting applications under the Interim Rule, the agency seeks approval of an Emergency Information Collection Package.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 101 - 107 6103 Name of Law: Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002
   US Code: 7 USC 901 et.seq. Name of Law: Rural Electrification Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0572-AC06	Final or interim final rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Rural Broadband Access Loan & Loan Guarantee Application	532
Preparation of Loan Documents

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	118	60	0	73	-15	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,545	13,480	0	65	-3,000	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This is a revision of a currently approved information collection and is tied to an interim rule. There is a total decrease of -2,935 hours and a bookkeeping correction to remove an IC and consolidate information with the primary IC.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $322,305

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 02/07/2011

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