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	Unchanged
2022 Supporting Document - PATHH.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-02-14
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements.xlsm Supplementary Document	2022-02-14

IC Document Collections

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

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0560-0302	ICR Reference No: 202201-0560-010
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202106-0560-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program (PATHH)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/14/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2022
Responses	6,948	6,948
Time Burden (Hours)	815	815
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: FSA provides 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.

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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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 67900	11/30/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 7992	02/11/2022
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 Request	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	6,948	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	815	815	0	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:

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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: 02/14/2022

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