The items covered by this information collection package are used for (a) loan requirements and preloan and loan processing procedures, and (b) acquisitions and mergers.
US Code:
7 USC 901 et seq.
Name of Law: Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended
The Agency has seen a reduced number of applications for this loan program over the last several years. This submission reflects a decrease in the number of annual respondents from 50 to 40. The decrease in respondents directly affected the annual burden hours with an adjustment decrease of 315 annual burden hours from 3,539 to 3,224 annual burden hours.
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.