7 CFR 1703, Subparts D,E,F, and G, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form SF 424, SF 424 ins 7 CFR 1703, Subparts D,E,F, and G, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program Form and Instruction	Modified
0572-0096 DLT RUS Form36 rev - 09-20-13.xlsm Supplementary Document	2013-09-20
RUSForm36DLT_-_09-12-2013.xls Supplementary Document	2013-09-12
Support1_Stmt rev__DLT_0572-0096 9-20-13.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-09-20
RUSForm36DLT - 03-31-12.xls Supplementary Document	2012-09-13
2012-10872.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-09-13
2011 DLT Forms and App Guide Toolkit.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-09-13
2008 Farm Bill -DLT.doc Supplementary Document	2009-08-11
7 CFR 1703-dlt.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-04-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43527	7 CFR 1703, Subparts D,E,F, and G, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0572-0096	ICR Reference No: 201209-0572-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200902-0572-005
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR 1703, Subparts D,E,F, and G, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program
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: 09/27/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/16/2012
Terms of Clearance: The agency is reminded to adhere to the requirements in 5 CFR 1320.3(f)(1) and display a valid OMB control number on the collection of information.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2016	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2013
Responses	4,900	0	5,060
Time Burden (Hours)	12,638	0	13,278
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection package covers the application process that applicants follow to apply for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 950aaa-5 Name of Law: Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 as amended
   PL: Pub.L. 110 - 246 6201 Name of Law: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
  

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:
	77 FR 26735	05/07/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 62211	10/12/2012
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
7 CFR 1703, Subparts D,E,F, and G, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program	SF 424, SF 424 instructions, Certifs., worksheets	DL&T Grant Program Toolkit

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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	4,900	5,060	0	0	-160	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	12,638	13,278	0	-150	-490	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Due to a reduction in respondents there is an adjustment decrease of -490 burden hours. There is also a program decrease of -150 hours attributed to correcting the incorrect number of recordkeepers for the project performance report from 250 in the previous submission to 100 this submission.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $135,894

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? 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

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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: 10/16/2012

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