In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2016
97
0
192
73
0
144
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
The decrease of 71 hours and 95 responses is a result of a reduction from 192 respondents to 97 respondents in the current collection package. Respondent reduction is a result in the number of projects involving buildings that were funded by RUS Electric Program.
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.