7 CFR 1956-B, DEBT SETTLEMENT - FARMER PROGRAMS AND HOUSING

OMB Control No: 0575-0118	ICR Reference No: 199011-0575-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199007-0575-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RHS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR 1956-B, DEBT SETTLEMENT - FARMER PROGRAMS AND HOUSING
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/10/1990
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/13/1990
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this information collection request is approved for use through 12/93. When resubmitting this collection, FmHA should submit an evaluation of the practical utility of this revised collection which addresses the OIG Audit (04099-269-AT) findings indicating that the FmHA procedures do not provide sufficient guidance to ensure effective and consistent processing of debt settlements. Specific issues the FmHA should evaluate include: (1) whether the changes made to this collection (in particular FmHA Form 1956-2) have increased the effectiveness and consistency of its debt settlement decisions, (2) how the information is specifically evaluated and used at the County, State, and National level, and (3) whether the cost of collecting the information exceeds the benefit of a specific settlement activity (e.g., a Compromise, Adjustment, Charge-off, or Cancellation action).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/1993	12/31/1993
Responses	29,900	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	14,825	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: REGULATION IS BEING AMENDED TO INCLUDE DEBT SETTLEMENT OF ALL HOUSING LOANS AND TO LIMIT ADJUSTMENT OFFERS TO 5 YEARS EXCEPT FOR RURAL HOUSI LOANS. THIS ACTION IS INTENDED TO REDUCE THE VOLUME OF SETTLEMENTS SUBMITTED TO FMHA AND TO FURTHER IMPLEMENT THE INTENT OF THE FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 1985 AND THE AGRICULTURAL CREDIT ACT OF 1987.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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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 7 CFR 1956-B, DEBT SETTLEMENT - FARMER PROGRAMS AND HOUSING FMHA 1956-1

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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	29,900	0	0	29,900	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	14,825	0	0	14,825	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

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: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 11/13/1990

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