In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR 1320, this information collection has been approved for use through December, 1992. Should the agency choose to resubmit this information collection for clearance at that time, its shall include an explanation of any changes contemplated by the Department- wide ("Easy Access") effort to reduce paperwork burden on program participants. Also included shall be justification of changes propose based upon improved information technology and a list of contacts with phone numbers of people the agency contacted while considering any changes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1993
01/31/1993
09/30/1991
1,400,000
0
216,400
350,000
0
90,167
0
0
0
FORM ACP-245 IS USED TO DETERMINE NEED AND ELIGIBILIT OF APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN OBTAINING COST-SHARING ASSISTANCE UNDER ON OF THE RELATED CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS. THE REGULATIO AT 7 CFR PART 701 SET FORTH THE BASIC POLICY, PROGRAM PROVISIONS, AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTERING COST-SHARES.
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:
(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;
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.
CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS REGULATIONS, REQUEST FOR COST-SHARING/PRACTICE APPROVAL AND PAYMENT APPLICATION 7 CFR 701