In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this collection is approved until June, 2000 with the following terms of clearance. The agency shall provide a complete explanation of the changes in burden and the associated change in hours of the current package. In their next submission, the agency shall incorporate PRIT recommendations and identify the impact of other paperwork reduction and streamlining efforts on this information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2000
06/30/2000
02/28/1999
52,210
0
51,700
11,012
0
10,771
0
0
0
This regulation establishes procedures to implement sections 311 and 373 of the CONACT. This Act authorizes the Secretary to make loans to farmers to purchase equipment to operate a farm. The information collection is used to document an applicants eligibility for benefits.
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.
Operating Loans; Policies, Procedures, and Authorizations -- 7 CFR Part 1941