The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make and service loans guaranteed by FSA to eligible farmers and ranchers. The loans made and serviced under 762 include farm operating, and soil and water loans. The collection of information is requested to assure that the program is being carried out in accordance with the applicable laws, authorities and policy objectives.
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.