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OMB Control No:
0572-0136
ICR Reference No:
202405-0572-002
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
202103-0572-007
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/RUS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
High Energy Costs Grants Rural Communities
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
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Withdrawn and continue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
344
0
344
Time Burden (Hours)
1,172
0
1,172
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
7 CFR part 1709 contains regulations outlining the procedures available for application to the Assistance to High Cost Energy Rural Communities Grant Program. This information collection covers the application and administration process for the grant program.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
7 USC 918a
Name of Law: Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended
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
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 18891
03/15/2024
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
Assistance to High Cost Energy Rural Communities (Private Sector)
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This renewal package requests a revision to a currently approved collection. The burden hours have been reduced by 346 hours (1,172 to 826) due to fewer applications being submitted over the past few years. Total respondents were reduced from 60 to 40.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$97,430
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:
Pamela Bennett 202 720-9639 pamela.bennett@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:
08/14/2024
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