The agency is reminded to adhere to the requirements in 5 CFR 1320.3(f)(1) and display a valid OMB control number on the collection of information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2016
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2013
4,900
0
5,060
12,638
0
13,278
0
0
0
This information collection package covers the application process that applicants follow to apply for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant program.
US Code:
7 USC 950aaa-5
Name of Law: Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 as amended
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 246 6201
Name of Law: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
Due to a reduction in respondents there is an adjustment decrease of -490 burden hours. There is also a program decrease of -150 hours attributed to correcting the incorrect number of recordkeepers for the project performance report from 250 in the previous submission to 100 this submission.
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.