In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. For all USDA forms included in this collection but not approved under a RBS 0570 control number, the agency that developed this form must convert it to a common form, and RBS must submit a RCF for their total agency burden for use of this form, including the burden from this collection, all prior to the next renewal. For all RBS 0570 forms included in this collection, not approved under OMB Control number 0570-0063, and used by any other agency other than RBS, must convert this form to a common form prior to the next renewal and advise the other agency to submit their usage under a RCF. For all RBS 0570 forms included in this collection, not approved under OMB Control number 0570-0063, and only used by RBS, RBS must merge the burden for their total agency use of this form into a single ICR under one OMB control number prior to the next renewal.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2024
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2021
1,294
0
2,084
1,306
0
1,846
0
0
0
This Program authorizes the Agency to enter into contracts to make payments to eligible entities to support and ensure an expanding production of advanced biofuels. Entities eligible to receive payments under the Program are producers of advanced biofuels that meet all of the requirements of the Program. Such entities can be an individual or legal entity, including a corporation, company, foundation, association, labor organization, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company, group of organizations, or non-profit that produces an advanced biofuel and that sells the advanced biofuel on the commercial market. Instructions to the forms are available on the USDA eForms website at https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eForms/welcomeAction.do?Home.
Total annual responses decreased by 790, from 2,084 to 1,294. Total annual hours decreased by 540, from 1,846 to 1,306. The decrease in the burden to the public reflects a full accounting of all Rural Development (RD) forms that must be provided by participating producers. The estimated burden includes accounting for the Certification for Contracts, Grants and Loans (RD 1940-Q). Total estimated costs to the public decreased by $19,066 per year, from $66,096 to 47,030.
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.
Advanced Biofuel Pymt Prog. - Private Sector