Rural Cooperative Development Grants - 7 CFR 4284-F

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form AD-1047 7 CFR 4284-F, Rural Cooperative Development Grant Form	Modified
AD-3031 11-30-12 Rev - Assurance for Felony and Tax_0.docx Supplementary Document	2013-07-02
AD-3030 11-30-12 Rev Reprsntn Reg Felony and Tax Delinquent.docx Supplementary Document	2013-07-02
sf270.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-24
SF 3881.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-24
ex1940Q.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-24
1940q.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-24
RD1940-0020_060400V01.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-24
RD1940-0001_100600V05.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-24
RD0400-0004_100600V04.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-24
SF424B-V1.1.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-24
SF424A-V1.0.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-06-24
SF424-V2[1].0.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-04-08
SF-425.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-04-08
0570-0006 2013 Spreadsheet.xlsx Supplementary Document	2013-07-02
0570-0006 2013 Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-12-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
1647	7 CFR 4284-F, Rural Cooperative Development Grant Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0570-0006	ICR Reference No: 201306-0570-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201004-0570-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RBS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Rural Cooperative Development Grants - 7 CFR 4284-F
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: 12/02/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/12/2013
Terms of Clearance: Per 5 CFR 1320.5, the agency must inform the public that they are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it dipslays a curent valid OMB control number. In addition, the agency must inform the public of the estimated burden associated with the form and instructions.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2013
Responses	406	0	705
Time Burden (Hours)	7,838	0	9,325
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Regulation promulgates the policies and procedures to provide grants for Cooperative Development in rural areas. The annual survey collects basic statistics on cooperative business volumne, net income, members, financial status, employees and other selected information to supports RBS' objective and role.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 171 310(b) Name of Law: CONACT
  

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:
	78 FR 24721	04/26/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 41781	07/11/2013
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 4284-F, Rural Cooperative Development Grant	AD-1047, AD-1048, AD-1049, Sf LLL, 1942-46	Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered Transactions ,   Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions ,   CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS (GRANTS) ALTERNATIVE I - FOR GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS ,   DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES ,   LETTER OF INTENT TO MEET CONDITIONS

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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	406	705	0	0	-299	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,838	9,325	0	0	-1,487	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There was a decrease in the number of responses and hours. The number of hours has decreased from 9,325 to 7,838 for a total decrease of 1,487 hours. This is due, in part, to the fact that some of the data that was collected in a written format in the original submission is now being obtained through an actual standardized form which takes less time to fill out. There was also a decrease in respondents from 75 to 73.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $125,531

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: 07/12/2013

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