In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2019
4,104
0
4,104
10,381
0
11,031
0
0
0
This revision of the approved information collection package covers the application process that applicants follow to apply for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant program.
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 246 6201
Name of Law: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
US Code:
7 USC 950aaa-et seq.
Name of Law: Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 as amended
This is a revision of a currently approved information collection package.
The projected average number of respondents is unchanged and the number of responses decreased slightly due to agency adjustment since the previous release. The forms/information cleared by this package reflects the updated DLT regulation published in November 2017. The projected costs to both the public and RUS, as well as the method of calculation, have been updated to reflect the latest published wages and salaries and benefit costs.
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.