Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant program

OMB Control No: 0570-0075	ICR Reference No: 202110-0570-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202105-0570-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RBS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  Yes
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/13/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2021
Responses	561	321
Time Burden (Hours)	917	486
Cost Burden (Dollars)	75,510	40,083

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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.

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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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 31585	06/15/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 70431	12/10/2021
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 Request	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	561	321	0	0	240	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	917	486	0	0	431	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	75,510	40,083	0	0	35,427	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: As RISE is a new program, the initial package was based on estimates. The program has since been through one funding round and numbers are based on actual applications received.

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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:  None

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: 12/13/2021

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