7 CFR 1703, Subparts D,E,F, and G, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form Non Forms - Docume 7 CFR 1703, Subparts D,E,F, and G, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program Form and Instruction	Modified
7 usc sec 950aaa.doc Supplementary Document	2016-08-23
SF424_2_1-V2.1 (1).pdf Supplementary Document	2016-08-23
FINAL ROCIS- (Rev 3.2)-0572-0096 DLT RUS Form36 - 08-22-2016 (2).xlsm Supplementary Document	2016-08-23
FINAL- ROCIS (REV.3)Support_Stmt-DLT_0572-0096 8-22-2016.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-08-23
2016-11833.pd.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-07-20
7 CFR 1703-dlt.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-07-20
AD-3030 02-25-16 Rev Reprsntn Reg Felony and Tax Delinquent.docx Supplementary Document	2016-07-20
4040-0012 SF270 FORM 2015.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-07-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43527	7 CFR 1703, Subparts D,E,F, and G, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0572-0096	ICR Reference No: 201607-0572-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201209-0572-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR 1703, Subparts D,E,F, and G, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/17/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/30/2016
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2016
Responses	190	0	4,900
Time Burden (Hours)	11,031	0	12,638
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection package covers the application process that applicants follow to apply for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 246 6201 Name of Law: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
   US Code: 7 USC 950aaa-et seq. Name of Law: Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 as amended
  

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:
	81 FR 31591	05/19/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 59600	08/30/2016
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 1703, Subparts D,E,F, and G, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program	Non Forms - Documents	DLT Application Guide

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	190	4,900	0	0	-4,710	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,031	12,638	0	0	-1,607	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: This is an extension of a currently approved information collection package. There was a reduction in the number of respondents from 210 to 190 which resulted in a decrease of -1607 total burden hours from 12,638 burden in the previous collection to 11,031 in this collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $160,600

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? 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? Uncollected

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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: 08/30/2016

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