7 CFR 1734, Subparts A,B,C, and D, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form Non Forms - Docume 7 CFR 1734, Subparts A,B,C, and D, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
30 day FRN 0572-0096.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-10-01	Available
Copy of FINAL ROCIS- (Rev 3.2)-0572-0096 DLT RUS Form36 - 05-01-2019 rev 5-10-2019.xlsm	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-05-10	Available
2019-03077.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-05-02	Available
2019 - 60 day DLTLGP notice.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-05-02	Available
ROCIS (REV.4)Support_Stmt-DLT_0572-0096 05-01-2019 rev 5-10-2019.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-05-14	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
43527	7 CFR 1734, Subparts A,B,C, and D, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0572-0096	ICR Reference No: 201902-0572-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201701-0572-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR 1734, Subparts A,B,C, and D, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/05/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/20/2019
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2019
Responses	4,104	0	4,104
Time Burden (Hours)	10,381	0	11,031
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This revision of the approved 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:
	84 FR 5661	02/22/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 22806	05/20/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
7 CFR 1734, Subparts A,B,C, and D, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program	AD-1047, AD1049, Non Forms - Documents	DLT Applicatioon Guide 2019 ,   Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace ,   Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	4,104	4,104	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,381	11,031	0	0	-650	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 a revision of a currently approved information collection package. The projected average number of respondents is unchanged and the number of responses decreased slightly due to agency adjustment since the previous release. The forms/information cleared by this package reflects the updated DLT regulation published in November 2017. The projected costs to both the public and RUS, as well as the method of calculation, have been updated to reflect the latest published wages and salaries and benefit costs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $185,969

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? 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: 05/20/2019

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