7 CFR Part 1717, Subpart D, Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
0572-0114 worksheet FY22 6-22-22.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-06-23	Repair queued
0572-0114 Supporting Statement FY22 6-22-22.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2022-06-23	Repair queued
0572-0114 FR 60-day.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-04-20	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
1834	7 CFR Part 1717, Subpart D, Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0572-0114	ICR Reference No: 202204-0572-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201901-0572-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR Part 1717, Subpart D, Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/10/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/03/2022
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB requests, given that physical submission of the information is currently the only available option, that the shipping costs and transport to the post office be considered in capital cost calculations. Additionally, OMB requests that digital submission options be evaluated and considered for the next ICR. Lastly, in accordance with 1320.5(a)(1)(iii) (G), the agency is reminded of the requirements to submit copies of the statutory authority to collect the information, the statute that allows the authority to collect information, and copies of the 60 and 30 day Federal Register notices.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2026	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2023
Responses	106	0	106
Time Burden (Hours)	140	0	140
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information addresses the requirements of RUS policies and procedures for mergers and consolidations of RUS electric program borrowers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 901 Name of Law: RE Act
  

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:
	87 FR 23164	04/19/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 65732	11/01/2022
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 Part 1717, Subpart D, Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers

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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	106	106	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	140	140	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: $12,023

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? No

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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: 11/03/2022

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