EACH TELEPHONE BORROWER IN THE REA
PROGRAM SIGNS A MORTGAGE AGREEMENT THAT SPECIFICALLY REQUIRES THE
SUBMISSION OF ANNUAL, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN DECEMBER OF
EACH YEAR, REA SENDS COPIES OF FORM 479 TO BORROWERS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REPORTING THE YEAR END FINANCIAL POSITION. THE COMPLETED
FORMS ARE DUE BACK TO REA BY THE END OF JANUARY, IN ORDER TO COMPLY
WITH THE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ACT.
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.