74 FR 224 pgs. 61103-61104 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Type: NOTICEVolume: 74Number: 224Pages: 61103 - 61104
FR document: [FR Doc. E9-28008 Filed 11-20-09; 8:45 am]
Agency: Agriculture Department
Sub Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
AGENCY:
Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA.
ACTION:
Proposed collection; comments requested.
SUMMARY:
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for 7 CFR part 4284, subpart F.
DATES:
Comments on this notice must be received by January 22, 2010 to be assured of consideration.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andrew Jermolowicz, Deputy Administrator, Cooperative Programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 3250, Washington, DC 20250, telephone (202) 720-0054, e-mail: Andrew Jermolowicz@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Small Socially-Disadvantaged Producer Grant Program.
OMB Number: 0570-0052.
Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2010.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection.
Abstract: The purpose of this information collection is to obtain information necessary to evaluate grant applications to determine the eligibility of the applicant and the project for the program and to qualitatively assess the project to determine which projects should be funded.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.7 hours per grant application.
Respondents: Cooperatives and Association of Cooperatives.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 30.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Number of Responses: 200.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 347.5 hours.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Linda Watts Thomas, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division at (202) 692-0226.
Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Linda Watts Thomas, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-0742. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record.
Dated: November 17, 2009.
Curtis Wiley,
Acting Administrator,Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. E9-28008 Filed 11-20-09; 8:45 am]
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