THE PROPOSED SURVEY WILL QUANTIFY THE
AMOUNT AND VALUE OF TIME VOLUNTEERED TO ACHIEVE RC&D PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES. THE INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO HELP DETERMINE THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAM IN IMPROVIN THE CAPABILITY OF
RESPONDENTS TO ACHIEVE RURAL DEVELOPMENT. RESPONDEN ARE PRIMARILY
LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS BUT MAY INCLUDE SOME SMALL BUSINESSES AND
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
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.