REA LOAN MONEY TO ELECTRIC AND
TELEPHONE UTILITIES FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC AND
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE TO RURAL AMERICA. TO PROTECT I EQUITY,
REA PREPARES SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FACILITIES IT FINANCES.
MANUFACTURERS, WISHING TO HAVE THEIR EQUIPMENT PURCHASED WITH LOAN
FUNDS, SUBMIT DATA DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE. REA EVALUATES THIS
DATA TO DETERMINE IF PRODUCTS ARE ACCEPTABLE AND THAT THEIR USE
WILL NOT
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.