This Program authorizes the Agency to enter into contracts to make payments to eligible entities to support and ensure an expanding production of advanced biofuels. Entities eligible to receive payments under the Program are producers of advanced biofuels that meet all of the requirements of the Program. Such entities can be an individual or legal entity, including a corporation, company, foundation, association, labor organization, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company, group of organizations, or non-profit that produces an advanced biofuel and that sells the advanced biofuel on the commercial market.
Total annual responses increased by 648, from 1,436 to 2,084. Total annual hours increased by 267, from 1,579 to 1,846.The increase in the burden to the public reflects a full accounting of all Rural Development (RD) forms that must be provided by participating producers. Specifically, the estimated burden now includes accounting for the Assurance Agreement (RD 400-4) and the Certification for Contracts, Grants and Loans (RD 1940-Q). Also, the agency estimates a 5% increase in applicants. Total estimated costs to the public increased by $10,594 per year, from $55,502 to $66,096.
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).
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(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;
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Advanced Biofuel Pymt Prog. - Private Sector