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OMB Control No:
0570-0062
ICR Reference No:
202502-0570-004
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202403-0570-001
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/RBS
Agency Tracking No:
0570-0062
Title:
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP)
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/26/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/19/2025
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. The agency is required to display the OMB Control Number and inform respondents of its legal significance in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.5(b).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
Responses
4,950
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
2,544
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Microdevelopment organizations seeking funding under this program will have to submit applications that include specified information, certifications, and agreements. This information will be used to determine applicant eligibility and to ensure compliance with the regulations and that funds are used for authorized purposes. Applications for continued participation in the program will include primarily any needed updates to the information submitted with the initial application. Once an MDO has been approved for participation in the program, it must submit additional documents, reports, and certifications to the Agency. For MDOs receiving loans, the necessary documents are required around loan closing. For MDOs receiving grant funds, the MDO must submit a financial status report and request for advancement or reimbursement. In addition, all MDOs that are awarded funds under this program must submit quarterly reports to the Agency to provide information on their performance. Some grantees will also be required to submit other reports on occasion in the event of poor performance or other such occurrences that require more than the usual set of reporting information. Lastly, grantees that plan to spend technical assistance grant funds on administrative expenses must submit an annual budget of proposed administrative expenses for Agency approval.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 234 6022
Name of Law: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
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 11811
02/15/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 78841
09/26/2024
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
RMAP - Private Sector
4280-02 , RD 400-8, RD 1910-11, RD 4274-3, RD400-4, RD 402-1, RD 1940-1, RD 1942-46, RD 4274-4
Assurance Agreement
,
Compliance Review
,
Deposit Agreement
,
Request for Obligations of Funds
,
Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions
,
Promissory Note
,
Loan Agreement
,
Certification of No Federal Debt
,
Financial Assistance Agreement
RMAP - Tribal
RD 400-4, RD 402-1, RD 1942-46, RD 4274-3, RD 4274-4, RD 1940-1, RD 1910-11, RD 400-8
Certification of No Federal Debt
,
Request for Advance or Reimbursement
,
Compliance Review
,
Deposit Agreement
,
Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions
,
Promissory Note
,
Loan Agreement
,
Assurance Agreement
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
4,950
0
0
0
4,100
850
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,544
0
0
0
637
1,907
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
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:
The Agency is updating this information collection to reflect the revision of form RD 1940-1 which has reduced the response time from 15 minutes to 5 minutes, thus reducing burden. Although the response time for this form has decreased; the Agency is taking this opportunity to accurately account for all of the RD programs that utilize this form, which will result in a net increase in burden.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$84,047
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:
Crystal Pemberton 202 556-8038 crystal.pemberton@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:
02/19/2025
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