Federal Register #2026-06790

USDA Notice for Public Comment on SUTA Information Collection

This notice from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks public comment on an information collection for the Substantially Underserved Trust Areas (SUTA) initiative. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Rural Utilities Service (RUS) - Purpose: - Request for public input on the necessity and burden of collecting information from applicants seeking financial assistance under SUTA provisions - Information collection supports eligibility determination for rural electric, water, waste, telecommunications, and broadband infrastructure programs - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are named - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applies to state, local, and tribal governments seeking RUS program funding - Submission is for OMB review under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Focus is on regulatory compliance and eligibility, not procurement of goods or services

Description

This notice from the USDA announces the submission of an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act. It solicits public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection related to the Substantially Underserved Trust Areas (SUTA) initiative, which supports rural utilities programs. The notice provides details on how to submit comments and the scope of the information collection, which helps determine eligibility for financial assistance under various Rural Utilities Service programs.

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