In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection has been approved for 3 years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2013
192
0
1,000
144
0
750
0
0
0
This regulation provides RUS borrowers, grant recipients, and the public with rules for compliance with seismic safety requirements for new building construction using RUS loan, grant, or guaranteed funds.
US Code:
42 USC 7701
Name of Law: The Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977
EO: EO 12699 Name/Subject of EO: Seismic Safety of Federal and Federally Assisted or Regulated New Building Construction
Based on the agency's review of current data there is a decrease in responses by 808 and associated burden hours by 606 due to a decrease in construction projects.
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.