THIS REQUEST SEEKS TO EXTEND EXISTING
INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE SECTION 108 LOAN
GUARANTEE PROGRAM. THE INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS ARE
ESSENTIALLY THOSE APPLICABLE T ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS WHEN SUBMITTING
AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE UNDE SECTION 108. HUD HAS INCREASED
THE NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS DUE TO THE INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR FUNDING
THROUGH THIS DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM AND
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.