This survey is designed to measure how well faith-based and community organizations understand the principles of the Equal Treatment Rule as implemented during the application process. The results of this survey will allow USDA Rural Development to determine the effectiveness of its outreach and technical assistance activity in this regard.
EO: EO 13280 Name/Subject of EO: Responsibilities of USDA and the Agency for International Development with Respect to Faith-Based
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.