Rural Cooperative Development Grants - 7 CFR 4284-F

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1940-1 7 CFR 4284-F, Rural Cooperative Development Grant Form	Modified
2019-11983.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-08-05
570-0006 60-Day Notice.docx Supplementary Document	2019-08-05
Copy of RCDG 2019 Burden Estimate Spreadsheet 2019 GS Final.xlsx Supplementary Document	2019-08-05
RCDG 0570-0006 2019 IC Supporting Statement 12-23-19.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-12-27

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: 201904-0570-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201609-0570-001
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	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/27/2019

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	471	462
Time Burden (Hours)	7,264	6,342
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Regulation promulgates the policies and procedures to provide grants to improve the economic condition of rural areas through cooperative development.

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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:
	84 FR 26643	06/07/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 70928	12/26/2019
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	1940-1, AD-1047, AD-1048, AD-1049, RD 400-4, 1940-20, 1942-46	Request for Obligation of Funds ,   Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters Primary Covered Transactions ,   Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Vountary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Technician ,   Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Grants) Alternative I - For Grantees Other Than Individuals ,   Assurance Agreeement ,   Request for Environmental Information ,   LETTER OF INTENT TO MEET CONDITIONS

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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	471	462	0	9	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,264	6,342	0	0	922	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: The number of hours has increased from 6,342 to 7,264 for a total increase of 922 hours. This program sees a high number of repeat applicants and awardees. The program has undergone recent changes to ensure applicants are applying in accordance with the guidelines of 7 CFR 4284.10 regarding duplication of services. Program applicants are providing more detail in their applications to address this requirement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $126,587

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

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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: 12/27/2019

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