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OMB Control No:
0572-0152
ICR Reference No:
201811-0572-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/RUS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
The Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program ( ReConnect Program).
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
11/21/2018
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
12/03/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/16/2018
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320.13, this information collection is pre-approved for 3 months as an emergency clearance to meet deadlines associated with new funding appropriated for the ReConnect Program. If the Agency decides to continue use of this collection past the approved emergency clearance time period, it must resubmit an ICR to OMB under the normal PRA clearance process and include responses to any public comments it has received. In addition, the Agency must re-evaluate the burdens associated with this ICR such as external consulting fee requirements, provide a detailed breakdown of costs by profession, and provide a more detailed explanation of the discretionary vs. regulatory and statutory authorities underlying each of the individual collection requirements. Lastly, if additional funding is appropriated for this program, any resulting changes to the information collection must be documented in the new ICR submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2019
6 Months From Approved
Responses
69,920
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
477,820
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announces its general policy and application procedures for funding under the broadband pilot program established pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 which provides loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas. In facilitating the expansion of broadband services and infrastructure, the pilot will fuel long-term rural economic development and opportunities in rural America. One of those opportunities is precision agriculture. The use of this technology requires a robust broadband connection. The awards made under this program will bring high speed broadband to the farms which will allow them to increase productivity.
Emergency Justfication:
The Secretary and ASEC have indicated that the Pilot Program is a priority. An emergency approval is being requested because RD will not be able to implement this new grant and loan program including the associated notice of solicitation of applications in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, as the use of normal clearance procedures is likely to prevent or disrupt the collection of information from applicants. RD considers it imperative to begin processing applications this fiscal year for projects that support national broadband service development that will facilitate rural economic development by improving access to broadband service in rural areas without service or that lack sufficient access to broadband service. Applications under the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the ReConnect Program will be accepted for specific windows depending on the award instrument requested. RUS will need to be prepared to begin collecting applications the moment the Application Intake System is ready.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 141 779
Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018 (the FY2018 Appropriations)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
ReConnect (Pilot) Program - Private Sector
ReConnect (Pilot) Program -State, Tribal & Local Governments
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
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
69,920
0
0
69,920
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
477,820
0
0
477,820
0
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is a new collection resulting in a program change of 477,820 burden hours.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$18,080,077
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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
Agency Contact:
MaryPat Daskal 202-720-7853 MaryPatDaskal@usda.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
11/16/2018
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