Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form RD 1910-11 RMAP - Tribal Form	Removed
Form RD400-4 RMAP - Private Sector Form	Modified
FY24 RMAP Burden Spreadsheet kb.xlsx Supplementary Document	2024-06-12
RMAP 0570-0062 FY24 Non-Forms Listing.docx Supplementary Document	2024-06-12
SF424B ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-03-13
SF424A BUDGET INFORMATION - Non-Construction Programs.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-03-13
SF424 Application for Federal Assistance.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-03-13
SF270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-03-13
SFLLL Disclosue of Lobbying Activities.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-03-13
RMAP 0570-0062 Supporting Statement FY 24 52824.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-05-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
190847	RMAP - Tribal Form	Removed
190846	RMAP - Private Sector Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0570-0062	ICR Reference No: 202403-0570-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201905-0570-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RBS	Agency Tracking No: 0570-0062
Title: Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/26/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	890	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,947	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Microdevelopment organizations seeking funding under this program will have to submit applications that include specified information, certifications, and agreements. This information will be used to determine applicant eligibility and to ensure compliance with the regulations and that funds are used for authorized purposes. Applications for continued participation in the program will include primarily any needed updates to the information submitted with the initial application. Once an MDO has been approved for participation in the program, it must submit additional documents, reports, and certifications to the Agency. For MDOs receiving loans, the necessary documents are required around loan closing. For MDOs receiving grant funds, the MDO must submit a financial status report and request for advancement or reimbursement. In addition, all MDOs that are awarded funds under this program must submit quarterly reports to the Agency to provide information on their performance. Some grantees will also be required to submit other reports on occasion in the event of poor performance or other such occurrences that require more than the usual set of reporting information. Lastly, grantees that plan to spend technical assistance grant funds on administrative expenses must submit an annual budget of proposed administrative expenses for Agency approval.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 234 6022 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:
	89 FR 11811	02/15/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 78841	09/26/2024
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
RMAP - Private Sector	4280-02 , RD 400-8, RD 1910-11, RD 4274-3, RD400-4, RD 402-1, RD 1940-1, RD 1942-46, RD 4274-4	Assurance Agreement ,   Compliance Review ,   Deposit Agreement ,   Request for Obligations of Funds ,   Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions ,   Promissory Note ,   Loan Agreement ,   Certification of No Federal Debt ,   Financial Assistance Agreement
RMAP - Tribal	RD 400-4, RD 402-1, RD 1942-46, RD 4274-3, RD 4274-4, RD 1940-1, RD 1910-11, RD 400-8	Certification of No Federal Debt ,   Request for Advance or Reimbursement ,   Compliance Review ,   Deposit Agreement ,   Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions ,   Promissory Note ,   Loan Agreement ,   Assurance Agreement

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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	890	0	0	253	-213	850
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,947	0	0	517	-477	1,907
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is a slight decrease to 40 responses due to the removal of Standard Form 424 from the accounting of the total burden. Also, RD Form 4280-2 has replaced Form 4280-3. This change had no overall effect on burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $84,047

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: 09/26/2024

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