| USDA RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE | ||||||||||
| POWERING AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY (ACE) PROGRAM | ||||||||||
| INFORMATION COLLECTION BURDEN HOURS | ||||||||||
| OMB # 0572-0159 | ||||||||||
| September 29, 2023 | ||||||||||
| Estimated No. of Total Respondents (Applicants) | 250 | Estimated No. of Total Awards (Awardees) | 70 | |||||||
| Average hours per response | 10.712 | Number of responses per respondent | 8.71 | |||||||
| Gray Columns have automatic formulas. DO NOT input numbers in these columns. | TOTAL | 2,178 | 23,333 | $1,451,613 | ||||||
| (A) | (B) | (C) | (D) | (E) | (F) | (G) | (H) | (I) | (J) | |
| NOFO Section |
Title | Form No. (If Any) |
% of Respondents Line Item is Applicable To | Estimated # of Respondents | Reports Filed Annually | Total Responses (D) x (E) |
Estimated # of Hours Per Response | Estimated Total Hours (F) x (G) |
Prof. Wage Rate | Total Cost (H) x (I) |
| LOI AND APPLICATION CONTENT | ||||||||||
| D.3 | SAM Registration | written | 100% | 250 | 1 | 250 | 2.00 | 500 | $62.21 | $31,107 |
| D.2(a) | Step 1: Letter of Interest | written | 100% | 250 | 1 | 250 | 5.00 | 1,250 | $62.21 | $77,766 |
| D.2(b) | Step 2: Application | |||||||||
| D.2(b)(1) | Loan Application Letter | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 1.00 | 70 | $62.21 | $4,355 |
| D.2(b)(2) | Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and Other Governing and Organizational Documents (New Borrowers or Current Borrowers with Organizational Changes) | written | 88% | 61 | 1 | 61 | 0.50 | 31 | $62.21 | $1,905 |
| D.2(b)(3) | Environmental - Categorical Exclusion without Report | written | 9% | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1.00 | 6 | $62.21 | $392 |
| D.2(b)(3) | Environmental - Categorical Exclusion with Report | written | 16% | 11 | 1 | 11 | 20.00 | 224 | $62.21 | $13,936 |
| D.2(b)(3) | Environmental - Environmental Assessment | written | 70% | 49 | 1 | 49 | 50.00 | 2,450 | $62.21 | $152,422 |
| D.2(b)(3) | Environmental - Environmental Impact Statement | written | 5% | 4 | 1 | 4 | 150.00 | 525 | $62.21 | $32,662 |
| D.2(b)(4) | Financial Forecast | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 40.00 | 2,800 | $62.21 | $174,197 |
| D.2(b)(5) | Power Purchase Agreement (Applicable) | written | 50% | 35 | 1 | 35 | 40.00 | 1,400 | $62.21 | $87,098 |
| D.2(b)(6) | Power Resources Owned, Co-Owned or Leased (Applicable) | written | 50% | 35 | 1 | 35 | 10.00 | 350 | $62.21 | $21,775 |
| D.2(b)(7) | Power Purchase Contracts (Applicable) | written | 50% | 35 | 1 | 35 | 10.00 | 350 | $62.21 | $21,775 |
| D.2(b)(8) | Power Sales Contracts (Applicable) | written | 50% | 35 | 1 | 35 | 2.00 | 70 | $62.21 | $4,355 |
| D.2(b)(9) | Engineering Report | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 40.00 | 2,800 | $62.21 | $174,197 |
| D.2(b)(10) | Project Contracting (Listing) | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 8.00 | 560 | $62.21 | $34,839 |
| D.2(b)(10) | Project Contracting (Applicable Selected Contracts) | written | 50% | 35 | 1 | 35 | 8.00 | 280 | $62.21 | $17,420 |
| D.2(b)(11) | Interconnection Agreements (Applicable) | written | 50% | 35 | 1 | 35 | 6.00 | 210 | $62.21 | $13,065 |
| D.2(b)(12) | System Impact Studies (Applicable) | written | 90% | 63 | 1 | 63 | 6.00 | 378 | $62.21 | $23,517 |
| D.2(b)(13) | Transmission Service Arrangements (Applicable) | written | 90% | 63 | 1 | 63 | 6.00 | 378 | $62.21 | $23,517 |
| D.2(b)(14) | Other Major Agreements (Applicable) | written | 50% | 35 | 1 | 35 | 20.00 | 700 | $62.21 | $43,549 |
| D.2(b)(15) | Meteorological Data and Studies (Applicable) | written | 85% | 60 | 1 | 60 | 6.00 | 357 | $62.21 | $22,210 |
| D.2(b)(16) | Fuel and Fuel Transportation Strategies (Applicable) | written | 10% | 7 | 1 | 7 | 6.00 | 42 | $62.21 | $2,613 |
| D.2(b)(17) | Sources and Uses of Water (Applicable) | written | 10% | 7 | 1 | 7 | 6.00 | 42 | $62.21 | $2,613 |
| D.2(b)(18) | Real Estate Matters (Applicable) | written | 50% | 35 | 1 | 35 | 15.00 | 525 | $62.21 | $32,662 |
| D.2(b)(19) | Commuity Benefit Plan | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 40.00 | 2,800 | $62.21 | $174,197 |
| D.2(b)(20) | Tribal Government Resolution of Consent (Applicable) | written | 25% | 18 | 1 | 18 | 10.00 | 175 | $62.21 | $10,887 |
| D.2(b)(21) | Estimated Costs | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 1.00 | 70 | $62.21 | $4,355 |
| AWARD CLOSING, SERVICING AND REPORTING | ||||||||||
| F.1 | Commitment Letter | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 8.00 | 560 | $62.21 | $34,839 |
| F.1(j) | Award Agreement | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 10.00 | 700 | $62.21 | $43,549 |
| F.1(h) | Opinion of Counsel | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 8.00 | 560 | $62.21 | $34,839 |
| F.1(i) | Cypersecurity | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 2.00 | 140 | $62.21 | $8,710 |
| F.1(j) | Request for Advances | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 3.00 | 210 | $62.21 | $13,065 |
| F.1(j) | Request for Loan Forgiveness Information | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 2.00 | 140 | $62.21 | $8,710 |
| F.3(a) | Performance Reporting | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 12.00 | 840 | $62.21 | $52,259 |
| F.3(c) | Audit Requirements | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 11.00 | 770 | $62.21 | $47,904 |
| D.3 | SAM Registration Maintenance | written | 100% | 70 | 1 | 70 | 1.00 | 70 | $62.21 | $4,355 |
| USDA RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE | ||||||||||
| POWERING AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY (ACE) PROGRAM | ||||||||||
| INFORMATION COLLECTION NOT INCLUDED IN BURDEN HOURS | ||||||||||
| OMB # 0572-0159 | ||||||||||
| September 29, 2023 | ||||||||||
| Estimated No. of Total Respondents (Applicants) | 250 | Estimated No. of Total Awards (Awardees) | 30 | |||||||
| Average hours per response | 1.000 | Number of responses per respondent | 1.00 | |||||||
| Gray Columns have automatic formulas. DO NOT input numbers in these columns. | TOTAL | 250 | 250 | 15,553 | ||||||
| (A) | (B) | (C) | (D) | (E) | (F) | (G) | (H) | (I) | (J) | |
| NOFO Section |
Title | Form No. (If Any) |
% of Respondents Line Item is Applicable To | Estimated # of Respondents | Reports Filed Annually | Total Responses (D) x (E) |
Estimated # of Hours Per Response | Estimated Total Hours (F) x (G) |
Prof. Wage Rate | Total Cost (H) x (I) |
| LOI AND APPLICATION CONTENT - Step 1: Letter of Interest | ||||||||||
| Notice to Open Portal Window | Application for Federal Assistance - grants.gov | SF 424 (4040-00004) | 100% | 250 | 1 | 250 | 1.00 | 250 | $62.21 | $15,553 |
| USDA RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE | ||||||
| POWERING AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY (ACE) PROGRAM | ||||||
| ESTIMATED PROFESSIONAL WAGE RATE | ||||||
| OMB # 0572-0159 | ||||||
| September 29, 2023 | ||||||
| Profession | Bureau of Labor Occupation Code 1 | Mean Wage 1 | Benefits 2 | Total Hourly Wage | % Time Spent on Burden | Weighted Hourly Salary |
| Senior Manager | 10-2021 | $55.41 | $16.35 | $71.76 | 20% | $14.35 |
| Attorney | 23-1011 | $71.17 | $21.00 | $92.17 | 10% | $9.22 |
| Electrical Engineer | 17-2071 | $51.87 | $15.30 | $67.17 | 30% | $20.15 |
| Accountant/Auditor | 13-2011 | $40.37 | $11.91 | $52.28 | 30% | $15.68 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | 43-3031 | $21.70 | $6.40 | $28.10 | 10% | $2.81 |
| TOTAL | 100% | $62.21 | ||||
| 1. U.S. Bureau of Laobr Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics |
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| 2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Economic News Release, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation - December 2022, Private Industry Workers Benefits % |
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29.50% | |||||
| USDA RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE | ||||||||||
| POWERING AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY (ACE) PROGRAM | ||||||||||
| ANNUALIZED COST TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT | ||||||||||
| OMB # 0572-0159 | ||||||||||
| September 29, 2023 | ||||||||||
| OPM GS Pay Tables - Table 2023 DCB | https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2023/general-schedule | |||||||||
| OPM SES Schedules - Table 2023-ES | Executive Senior Level (opm.gov) | |||||||||
| Benefit % (OMB Memo M-08 13) | https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/legacy_drupal_files/omb/memoranda/2008/m08-13.pdf | 36.25% | ||||||||
| Gray & Blue Columns have automatic formulas. DO NOT input numbers in these columns. | Total | 417.00 | $41,660.86 | $3,224,561.70 | ||||||
| Staff Position |
GS Grade | GS Step | GS Salary |
Hourly Rate Calc | Benefits Calc | Total Salary Rate Calc | Hours Required | Cost Subtotals | # of Entities | Total Costs |
| Step 1 - Letter of Interest Review | 18.00 | $1,712.79 | 250 | $428,196.90 | ||||||
| Policy Advisor | 15 | 5 | $176,458 | $84.84 | $30.75 | $115.59 | 2.00 | $231.18 | ||
| Senior Level Engineer | 15 | 5 | $176,458 | $84.84 | $30.75 | $115.59 | 3.00 | $346.77 | ||
| Senior Loan Specialist | 13 | 5 | $126,949 | $61.03 | $22.12 | $83.16 | 6.00 | $498.95 | ||
| Engineer | 13 | 5 | $126,949 | $61.03 | $22.12 | $83.16 | 5.00 | $415.79 | ||
| Assistant Administrator (Electric) | SES | SES | $168,011 | $80.77 | $29.28 | $110.06 | 2.00 | $220.11 | ||
| Step 2 - Pre-Application - 70 Entities | 179.00 | $17,614.18 | 70 | $1,232,992.46 | ||||||
| Policy Advisor | 15 | 5 | $176,458 | $84.84 | $30.75 | $115.59 | 45.00 | $5,201.48 | ||
| Senior Level Engineer | 15 | 5 | $176,458 | $84.84 | $30.75 | $115.59 | 30.00 | $3,467.65 | ||
| Senior Loan Specialist | 13 | 5 | $126,949 | $61.03 | $22.12 | $83.16 | 30.00 | $2,494.73 | ||
| General Field Representative | 13 | 5 | $126,949 | $61.03 | $22.12 | $83.16 | 64.00 | $5,322.09 | ||
| Deputy Assistant Administrator (OLOA) | 15 | 5 | $176,458 | $84.84 | $30.75 | $115.59 | 5.00 | $577.94 | ||
| Assistant Administrator (Electric) | SES | SES | $168,011 | $80.77 | $29.28 | $110.06 | 5.00 | $550.28 | ||
| Step 3 - Application Review & Loan Approval - 70 Entities | 195.00 | $19,634.00 | 70 | $1,374,379.90 | ||||||
| Policy Advisor | 15 | 5 | $176,458 | $84.84 | $30.75 | $115.59 | 16.00 | $1,849.42 | ||
| Senior Level Engineer | 15 | 5 | $176,458 | $84.84 | $30.75 | $115.59 | 40.00 | $4,623.54 | ||
| Senior Loan Specialist | 13 | 5 | $126,949 | $61.03 | $22.12 | $83.16 | 80.00 | $6,652.62 | ||
| Financial Branch Chief | 15 | 5 | $176,458 | $84.84 | $30.75 | $115.59 | 20.00 | $2,311.77 | ||
| Consultant | $100.00 | 15.00 | $1,500.00 | |||||||
| Deputy Assistant Administrator (OLOA) | 15 | 5 | $176,458 | $84.84 | $30.75 | $115.59 | 10.00 | $1,155.88 | ||
| Assistant Administrator (Electric) | SES | SES | $168,011 | $80.77 | $29.28 | $110.06 | 10.00 | $1,100.55 | ||
| Assistant Administrator (WEP) | SES | SES | $168,011 | $80.77 | $29.28 | $110.06 | 1.00 | $110.06 | ||
| Assistant Administrator (TELECOM) | SES | SES | $168,011 | $80.77 | $29.28 | $110.06 | 1.00 | $110.06 | ||
| RUS Administrator | ES | ES | $168,011 | $80.77 | $29.28 | $110.06 | 2.00 | $220.11 | ||
| Step 4 - Post Award - 70 Entities | 25.00 | $2,699.89 | 70 | $188,992.44 | ||||||
| Senior Level Engineer | 15 | 5 | $176,458 | $84.84 | $30.75 | $115.59 | 5.00 | $577.94 | ||
| Senior Loan Specialist | 13 | 5 | $126,949 | $61.03 | $22.12 | $83.16 | 5.00 | $415.79 | ||
| Financial Branch Chief | 15 | 5 | $176,458 | $84.84 | $30.75 | $115.59 | 5.00 | $577.94 | ||
| Deputy Assistant Administrator (OLOA) | 15 | 5 | $176,458 | $84.84 | $30.75 | $115.59 | 5.00 | $577.94 | ||
| Assistant Administrator (Electric) | SES | SES | $168,011 | $80.77 | $29.28 | $110.06 | 5.00 | $550.28 | ||
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