REGULATION PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES FOR
ADMINISTRATION OF AN AGRICULTURAL LOAN MEDIATION PROGRA WHEREBY
STATES MAY BE CERTIFIED BY FMHA AS QUALIFYING STATES TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE PROGRAM. THIS CERTIFICATION IS NECESSARY FOR STATE TO
RECEIVE FEDERAL MATCHING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THEIR LOA
MEDIATION 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.