In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2018
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2015
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10
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20
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The SUTA initiative gives the Secretary of Agriculture certain discretionary authorities relating to financial assistance terms and conditions that can enhance the financing possibilities in areas that are underserved by certain RUS electric, water and waste, and telecom and broadband programs. The SUTA initiative identifies the need and improves the availability of RUS programs to reach trust areas when they are determined by the Secretary of Agriculture (such authority has been delegated to the Administrator of RUS) to be substantially underserved. The collection consists of the information necessary to request assistance for the discretionary authorities.
This revision renewal submission reflects a total decrease of 8 burden hours and a decrease from 10 to 2 in the number of SUTA respondents. These decreases are a result of 1) the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program was not cited in the statutory language creating SUTA and therefore is not an eligible program for SUTA consideration; and 2) there was an increase in the hours per response from 2 to 6 hours due to Agency re-evaluation based on comments from respondent.
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.
0572-0147 2015 SUTA FINAL supporting statement rev. 5-6-15.docx
2012-14255.pdf
2015 - Form 36.xlsx
Written request