This ICR is being withdrawn from review pending publication of the 7 CFR 5001 Guaranteed Loan Interim Final Rule. Upon publication please revise burden estimates associated with the Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program to reflect the applicable burden reductions associated with the rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2008
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2009
7,390
0
7,390
31,406
0
31,406
0
0
0
In order to award funding, the Agency must have certain information on the applicant and project to evaluate their eligibility and to score the applications. The respondents will be farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses.
The total number of respondents increased from 469 to 1,507. Due to the increase in the number of total responses under both Guaranteed Loans and Grants from 7,390 to 16,846, the total burden hours have increased from 31,406 to 77,412. The increase is due to additional funding and public interest in the program along with the PresidentÂs Energy Initiative that is driving the national interest.
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:
(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;
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.
Form RD 1940-20 7 CFR 4280-B, Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
RD1980-0043.pdf
Loan Spreadsheet_2008.xls
Supporting Statement.doc
7 CFR 4280-B, Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program