Strategic Economic and Community Development

OMB Control No: 0570-0068	ICR Reference No: 201409-0570-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RBS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Strategic Economic and Community Development
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: 05/29/2015
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/27/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/20/2015
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the emergency information collection is approved for 6 months. For collection beyond 6 months, the Agency is reminded to submit a regular information collection request that addresses any public comments received in response to the 60-day Federal Register notice.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2015	6 Months From Approved
Responses	692	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	3,348	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This interim rule implements Section 6025, Strategic Economic and Community Development, under the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill). Unless the Agency provides otherwise, the Agency will reserve up to 10 percent of the funds appropriated to certain Rural Development (RD) programs each fiscal year to fund projects that support the implementation of strategic economic and community development plans across multi-jurisdictional areas. The programs from which funds will be reserved are community facility programs, water and waste disposal programs, and rural business and cooperative development programs. To be eligible for the reserved funds, projects must be first eligible for funding under the programs from which the funds are reserved. In addition, projects must be carried out solely in rural areas. Any reserved funding that is not obligated by June 30 of the fiscal year in which the funds were reserved will be returned to the programs' regular funding accounts.

Emergency Justfication: The emergency approval will allow USDA to begin accepting and processing applications before the deadline for applicants to receive priority points in FY 2015. The Strategic Economic and Community Development Rule, implements section 6025 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill). This initiative enables the Secretary to give priority to projects that support the implementation of multi-jurisdictional strategic economic development plans. Therefore, it is a major contributor to the Department of Agriculture’s efforts to improve quality of life in rural areas and supports the overall Federal place-based focus, as such, is a top priority of the Secretary and demonstrates a strong support for the President’s “ladders initiative” aimed at reducing poverty and improving outcomes for all Americans.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 113 - 79 6025 Name of Law: Agricultural Act of 2014

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0570-AA94	Final or interim final rulemaking	80 FR 28807	05/20/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Strategic Economic and Community Development- Private Sector 1980-88 Strategic Economic and Community Development Application for Reserved Funding Strategic Economic and Community Development- State, Local, and Tribal Governments 1980-88 Strategic Economic and Community Development Application for Reserved Funding

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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	692	0	0	692	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,348	0	0	3,348	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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $121,176

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? 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: Ken Petersen 202 720-4560 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 05/20/2015

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