THE FEDERAL CLAIMS COLLECTION
STANDARDS REQUIRE EACH FEDERAL AGENCY TO TAKE AGGRESSIVE ACTION TO
COLLECT DEBTS OWED IT AND TO COOPERATE WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES
IN THEIR DEBT COLLECTION ACTIVITIES. THE FORMS REQUIRED BY 7 CFR
792 AND 7 CFR 1403 ARE NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE FINANCIAL INTEGRITY
OF MANY FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS BY ENSURING THE GOVERNMENT
WILL BE ABLE TO COLLECT OR OTHERWISE SETTLE
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.