The agency is
reminded that instructions to all forms must be included as part of
any request for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The
agency should also make a greater effort to explain why it is
necessary to collect and retain this form, as opposed to simply
requiring a third-party disclosure.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2001
10/31/2001
07/31/1998
41,000
0
41,000
20,500
0
20,500
0
0
0
Form RD-1940-59 is used by designated
attorneys or title company representatives (settlement agents) who
close real estate transactions for the Agency to provide buyers,
sellers, and lenders with statement of actual costs.
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.