THIS REGULATION PROMULGATES THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING MANAGEMENT ADVICE TO FARMER PROGRAM LOAN APPLICANTS AND BORROWERS. FORM FMHA 431-2 IS BEING REVISED TO PROVIDE CLARITY, FORMS 432-1 AND 432-2 ARE ALSO BEING REVISED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TAX RECORDKEEPING INFORMATION NEEDED BY FMHA AND OTHER LENDERS FOR LOAN MAKING AND SERVICING.
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.