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OMB Control No:
0572-0154
ICR Reference No:
202405-0572-001
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
202006-0572-005
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/RUS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combination, and Loan Guarantees
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Withdrawn and continue
Conclusion Date:
02/07/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/14/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Per request from Andrew Perry on 2/7/25
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2024
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2025
Responses
528
0
528
Time Burden (Hours)
20,942
0
20,942
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), is authorized by Title VI, Rural Broadband Access, of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended (RE Act), to provide loans, loan/grant combinations and loan guarantees to fund the cost of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment for the provision of broadband service in eligible rural areas in the States and Territories of the United States. 7 CFR part 1738 prescribes the types of loans available, facilities financed, and eligible applicants, as well as minimum equity requirements to be considered for a loan. In addition, 7 CFR part 1738 outlines the process through which RUS will consider applicants under the priority consideration required in Title VI.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
7 USC 901
Name of Law: Rural Electricification and Telephone Service
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 334 6201
Name of Law: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 115 - 334 6201 Name of Law: Agricultue Improvement Act of 2018
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 35055
05/01/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 65841
08/13/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combination, and Loan Guarantees
Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combination, and Loan Guarantees SLT
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
Since 2020 there has not been a funding round for the Rural Broadband program, consequently, there have not been any applications or awards in that time. The program has included a place holder of 1 respondent in the burden worksheet for the broadband application, broadband public notice, and loan documents to keep the package active as it is possible that additional funding for the program will be approved.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$105,523
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Adyam Negasi 202 720-1414 adyam.negasi@usda.gov
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Description/Changes for Common Form Usage:
no changes
Approved RCFs using this ICR
Agency/Sub Agency
RCF ID
RCF Title
RCF Status
IC Title
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:
08/14/2024
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