7 CFR 1942-C, "Fire and Rescue Loans"

OMB Control No: 0575-0120	ICR Reference No: 201710-0575-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201401-0575-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RHS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR 1942-C, "Fire and Rescue Loans"
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/09/2018
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/13/2017
Terms of Clearance: If USDA seeks renewal of this ICR, it is recommended that USDA seek public comment on electronic submission in addition to or in lieu of paper reporting.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2021	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2018
Responses	11,689	0	12,853
Time Burden (Hours)	24,865	0	28,471
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Regulation promulgates the policies and procedures for processing and servicing community facility loans for fire and rescue facilities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 1926 Section 306 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:
	82 FR 42273	09/07/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 58588	12/13/2017
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 1942 - State, Local, and Tribal Government SF-424, Form RD 1954-52, Form RD 1942-53, Form RD 1942-54 Cash Flow Projection ,   Cash Flow Report ,   Applicant's Feasibility Report ,   Application for Federal Assistance 7 CFR 1942-C, "Fire and Rescue Loans" SF-424, Form RD 1942-52, Form RD 1942-53, Form RD 1942-54 Cash Flow Report ,   Cash Flow Projections ,   Applicant's Feasibility Report ,   Application for Federal Assistance

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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	11,689	12,853	0	0	-1,164	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	24,865	28,471	0	0	-3,606	0
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: There was a decrease in the number of burden hours, 3,606, and responses, 1,164, due to a decrease in the number of applications for Federal assistance for this project type.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $172,052

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? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Anita Outen 202 720-1497 [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: 12/13/2017

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