The agency will
submit a nonsubstantive change ICR to modify this ICR, once they
have completed the mapping tool aspects of the online application
form that were not complete as of the date of approval of the
emergency ICR. That submission will include full screen shots of
the online application tool and instructions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2020
6 Months From Approved
200
0
0
16,160
0
0
0
0
0
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)
and the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), are announcing
the availability of up to $100 million in competitive grants to
eligible entities for activities designed to expand the sales and
use of renewable fuels under the Higher Blends Infrastructure
Incentive Program (HBIIP). Of the total amount of available funds,
approximately $86 million will be made available for eligible
implementation activities related to higher blends of fuel ethanol,
such as E15 or higher, greater than 10 percent ethanol; and
approximately $14 million will be made available for eligible
implementation activities related to higher blends of biodiesel,
such as B20 or higher, greater than 5 percent biodiesel. Cost-share
grants of up to 50 percent of eligible project costs but not more
than $5 million will be made available to assist transportation
fueling and biodiesel distribution facilities. This information
collection is needed for RBCS to identify eligible applicants
seeking grant funds through the HBIIP and provide funding this
fiscal year.
The Rural
Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), a Rural Development agency of
the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting
emergency review and approval of a new information collection for
the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). RBCS is
expecting to publish the Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) in the
Federal Register on, but no later than May 1, 2020. The White House
and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Perdue have indicated
that timely implementation of the HBIIP is a priority prior to the
end of FY 2020. Approval of an emergency approval for this new
collection is important because RBCS will not be able to implement
the HBIIP, as the use of normal clearance procedures is likely to
prevent the collection of information from applicants which, in
turn, will have negative consequences on the intended recipients.
The 60-day notice for comments is included in the NOFA and RBCS is
requesting comments on the HBIIP information collection request in
order to submit the regular request to obtain a 3-year approval
from OMB after receiving the 6-month OMB emergency approval. Due to
the need to consider comments received and then issue another
notice for the Federal Register for an additional thirty days of
comment, RBCS would not be able to complete the information
collection process. Please note that after the 60-day comment
period closes, RD will submit the collection package for a 3-year
approval addressing any comments received.
Statute at
Large: 62
Stat. 1070 Name of Statute: Commodity Credit Corporation
Charter Act of 1948 (Charter Act)
US Code: 15
USC 714 Name of Law: Charter Act
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:
(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;
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.
HBIIP Udated Disclaimer page with OMB control number.docx
ROCIS HBIIP NOFA Burden Summary (3.18.2020)(V.3).xlsx
RD4280-4-LETTER OF CONDITIONS.PDF
HBIIP Applicants