Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program (PATHH)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FSA-1118 Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program (PATHH) Form	New
2021 Supporting Document.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-07-06
PATHH Memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-07-01
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements.xlsm Supplementary Document	2021-06-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
248078	Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program (PATHH) Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0560-0302	ICR Reference No: 202106-0560-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program (PATHH)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 07/09/2021
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/06/2021
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/06/2021
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2022	6 Months From Approved
Responses	6,948	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	815	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FSA will provide assistance to timber harvesting or timber hauling businesses for losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. FSA is implementing PATHH to distribute up to $200 million as authorized by the Section Subtitle B of Title VII of Division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA; Pub. L. 116–260) to support timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses that have experienced a decrease in their gross revenue of 10 percent or more for the period of January 1, 2020, and December 1, 2020, compared to gross revenue for the period of January 1, 2019 and December 1, 2019. Timber harvesting and hauling businesses are also commonly referred to as loggers and truckers. This document uses the terms timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses for consistency with the CAA text. FSA is administering the direct payments under the general supervision and direction of the FSA Administrator, and the United States Forest Service (USFS). USFS who will provide technical assistance to FSA, which includes, but is not limited to, sharing expertise on the timber sector, connecting with stakeholders, and providing outreach and training materials.

Emergency Justfication: FSA is requesting an emergency approval of a collection of information necessary to implement the Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers (PATHH) Program. PATHH will provide assistance timber harvesting businesses and timber hauling business impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 Outbreak. PATHH eligibility for direct payments to eligible applicants who have suffered a gross revenue loss of at least 10 percent for the period from January 1 through December 1, 2020, compared to the period from January 1 through December 1, 2019 is being evaluated through a Notice of Funds Availability process. FSA will be the principal agency charged with implementing PATHH and Forestry Service (FS) will provide technical support.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 116 - 260 Subtitle B Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2021
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 116 - 260 Subtitle B Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2021

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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

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
Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program (PATHH)	FSA-1118, CCC-901, AD-2047	PANDEMIC ASSISTANCE FOR TIMBER HARVESTERS AND HAULERS (PATHH) PROGRAM APPLICATION ,   MEMBER’S INFORMATION 1. ,   CUSTOMER DATA WORKSHEET

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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	6,948	0	6,948	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	815	0	815	0	0	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 new information collection request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $18,545

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? Yes

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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: 07/06/2021

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