In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. The agency is reminded that it should have in place an internal planning process so that non-emergency extension requests are submitted to OMB sufficiently prior to the expiration date of the collection to allow for a 60-day period of OMB review. This planning process should take into account the public notification and comment period required by 5 CFR 1320.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2015
36 Months From Approved
02/29/2012
1,150
0
2,598
31,050
0
31,752
0
0
0
The regulations supported by this information collection package set forth basic requirements for maintaining accounting records on an accrual basis.
US Code:
7 USC 901
Name of Law: The Rural Electrification Act of 1936
There is an adjustment decrease of -702 burden hours attributed to 26 fewer respondents due to a decrease in the number of RUS financed borrowers in the telecommunciations and electric programs.
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.
FINAL-Support Statement - 0572-0003.doc
Title 7 Part 1767.docx
Copy of FINAL 2011 -Form 36 - spreaedsheet0572-0003.xls
Accounting Requirements for RUS Electric and Telecommunications Borrowers