In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a period of three years. However, this approval does not extend to the collection of information associated with other OMB approvals cited in this package. Upon resubmission of this collection and the other collections cited in this submission, the agency must ensure that the burden imposed by the agency is properly accounted for in all collections. Specifically, the agency must reconcile or explain differences in the number of respondents in this collection and those used in other collections (e.g., 0575-0042, 0575-0094) but cited in this information collection. The agency must also demonstrate that the use of the information for the program described in this package is specifically cited in the other packages identified. Finally, the agency must provide the address and phone numbers of any person consulted about the information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2004
10/31/2004
10/31/2001
73,708
0
73,708
119,412
0
119,412
0
0
0
This information is collected in support of Farm Loan Programs (FLP), loan making and servicing requests for loan assistance. Consists of the non-form documentation used in making eligibility and feasibility determinations.
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.