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PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSION
Please read the instructions before completing this form. For additional forms or assistance in completing this form, contact your
agency's Paperwork Clearance Officer. Send two copies of this form, the collection instrument to be reviewed, the Supporting
Statement, and any additional documentation to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503.
2. OMB CONTROL NUMBER

1. AGENCY/SUBAGENCY ORIGINATING REQUEST

USDA/ Rural Business-Cooperative Service
a.

4. TYPE OF REVIEW REQUESTED (X one)

3. TYPE OF INFORMATION COLLECTION (X one)
(For b. - f., note Item A2 of Supporting Statement instructions)

X

a. NEW COLLECTION

a. REGULAR SUBMISSION
b. EMERGENCY - APPROVAL REQUESTED BY:

b. REVISION OF A CURRENTLY APPROVED COLLECTION

X

b. NONE

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c. DELEGATED

c. EXTENSION OF A CURRENTLY APPROVED COLLECTION
d. REINSTATEMENT, WITHOUT CHANGE, OF A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED COLLECTION FOR WHICH APPROVAL HAS EXPIRED

5. SMALL ENTITIES
Will this information collection have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities?

e. REINSTATEMENT, WITH CHANGE, OF A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED COLLECTION FOR WHICH APPROVAL HAS EXPIRED

6. REQUESTED EXPIRATION DATE

YES

X

f. EXISTING COLLECTION IN USE WITHOUT AN OMB CONTROL
NUMBER

X

NO

a. THREE YEARS FROM APPROVAL DATE
b. OTHER:

7. TITLE

Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP)
8. AGENCY FORM NUMBER(S) (if applicable)

Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP)
9. KEYWORDS

grants, energy, fuel, business
10. ABSTRACT

The purpose of the HBIIP is to significantly increase the sales and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel. HBIIP is intended
to encourage a more comprehensive approach to marketing higher blends by sharing the costs related to building and/or retrofitting
biofuel-related infrastructure.
12. OBLIGATION TO RESPOND (X one)

11. AFFECTED PUBLIC (Mark primary with "P" and all others that apply with "X")

P

a. VOLUNTARY

a. INDIVIDUALS OR HOUSEHOLDS

d. FARMS

b. BUSINESS OR OTHER FOR-PROFIT

e. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

c. NOT-FOR-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS

f. STATE, LOCAL OR TRIBAL GOVERNMENT

13. ANNUAL REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING HOUR BURDEN
a. NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS

641
10,477

b. TOTAL ANNUAL RESPONSES
(1) Percentage of these responses collected electronically
c. TOTAL ANNUAL HOURS REQUESTED
e. DIFFERENCE (+, -)
f.

EXPLANATION OF
DIFFERENCE:

a. TOTAL CAPITAL/STARTUP COSTS

d. CURRENT OMB INVENTORY
e. DIFFERENCE (+, -)
f.

c. GENERAL PURPOSE STATISTICS

P

17. STATISTICAL METHODS
Does this information collection employ
statistical methods?

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X

NO

0.00
0.00

(2) Adustment (+, -)

16. FREQUENCY OF RECORDKEEPING OR REPORTING (X all that apply)
a. RECORDKEEPING

e. PROGRAM PLANNING
OR MANAGEMENT

b. PROGRAM EVALUATION

YES

EXPLANATION OF DIFFERENCE:
(1) Program change (+, -)

"P" and all others that apply with "X")
a. APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS

0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0

b. TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS (O&M)

+75875

15. PURPOSE OF INFORMATION COLLECTION (Mark primary with

d. AUDIT

c. MANDATORY

14. ANNUALIZED COST TO RESPONDENTS (In thousands of dollars)

(1) Program change (+, -)
(2) Adustment (+, -)

b. REQUIRED TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN BENEFITS

c. TOTAL ANNUALIZED COST REQUESTED

84,177
9,032
74,875

d. CURRENT OMB INVENTORY

X

X

f. RESEARCH
g. REGULATORY OR
COMPLIANCE

b. THIRD PARTY DISCLOSURE

c. REPORTING:
(1) On Occasion

(2) Weekly

(4) Quarterly

(5) Semi-Annually

(7) Biennially

(8) Other (Describe)

(3) Monthly

X

(6) Annually

18. AGENCY CONTACT (Person who can best answer questions regarding the content of this
submission)
a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

Carpenter, Jeffrey

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include
area code)

(402) 437-5554

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TITLE

Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP)

19. CERTIFICATION FOR PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT SUBMISSIONS
a. PROGRAM OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
(1) Signature

(2) Date

On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request
complies with 5 CFR 1320.9.
NOTE: The text of 5 CFR 1320.9, and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3), appear at the end of the
instructions. The certification is to be made with reference to those regulatory provisions as set forth in the
instructions.
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 (see note in Item 19 of the instructions);
(i) If applicable, it uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology; and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item below and explain the
reason in Item 18 of the Supporting Statement.

b. SENIOR OFFICIAL OR DESIGNEE CERTIFICATION
(1) Signature

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(2) Date