Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant program

OMB Control No: 0570-0075	ICR Reference No: 202105-0570-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RBS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant program
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  Yes
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 05/28/2021
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/08/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/19/2021
Terms of Clearance: This information collection request was submitted pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.13 to facilitate the time sensitive competitive solicitation application window and the obligation of funds. OMB approves this information collection request under 5 CFR 1320.13 for six months.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2021	6 Months From Approved
Responses	321	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	486	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	40,083	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the RISE program (7 CFR 4284 subpart L) is to create and enhance jobs and support industry clusters in low-income rural areas. This is achieved through grants awarded to a rural jobs accelerator partnerships consisting of non-profit entities, Tribal entities, institutions of higher education and public bodies with expertise in delivering economic and job training programs. The information provided through the application process will be used to determine applicant and project eligibility and to ensure that projects meet program goals and that funds will be used for authorized purposes. Additionally, Partnerships that receive RISE grant funding are required to provide financial and program reports to ensure that the project is progressing, and that funds continue to be used for authorized purposes.

Emergency Justfication: The rule will become effective upon publication in the Federal Register and allow the Agency to implement the RISE program as authorized by Section 6424 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-34). Therefore, in order to ensure that any Information Collection and Recordkeeping activities are approved on the effective date, RD is requesting emergency approval of the new information collection in coordination with OMB clearance of the associated rulemaking. Use of the normal clearance procedures is likely to prevent or disrupt the collection of information from borrowers and proper servicing of borrowers. Appropriated funding for the program will expire on September 30, 2021. In order to announce funding and review applications to obligated funds by September 30, the agency must publish the rule in early June 2021.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 115 - 334 6424 Name of Law: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name RISE - Public

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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	321	0	0	321	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	486	0	0	486	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	40,083	0	0	40,083	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: N/A

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $34,637

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? No

Agency Contact: Susan Woolard 202 720-9631 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  Yes

Description/Changes for Common Form Usage:

Approved RCFs using this ICR

Agency/Sub Agency RCF ID RCF Title RCF Status IC Title

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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: 05/19/2021

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