7 CFR 4279-A, Guaranteed Loanmaking - General

OMB Control No: 0570-0018	ICR Reference No: 201605-0570-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201208-0570-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RBS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR 4279-A, Guaranteed Loanmaking - General
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 08/02/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/16/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2016
Responses	617	0	617
Time Burden (Hours)	1,269	0	1,269
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this collection is to improve, develop, or finance businesses, industries, and employment and improve the economic and environmental climate in rural communnities. The collection of information will assist the Agency loan officers and approval officials in determining program eligibility and program monitoring.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 1932 Name of Law: Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 16136	03/25/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 39250	06/16/2016
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 7 CFR 4279-A Guaranteed Loanmaking - General (State) RD 4279-8 Certified Lender (Business and Industry Program) 7 CFR 4279-A Guaranteed Loanmaking - General (Private) RD 4279-8 Certified Lender (Business and Industry Program)

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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: There was a decrease in the overall number of respondents due to an increase in the upfront guarantee fee in fiscal year (FY) 2012, followed by an increase in annual renewal fees in FY 2013. The total of these adjustments is 314 fewer burden hours and 155 fewer responses.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $36,342

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: Brenda Griffin 202 720-6802 [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: 06/16/2016

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