CCC is announcing the implementation
and availability of the American Indian Livestock Feed Program
(AILFEP). Assistance will be made available to eligible livestock
owners, when as a result of natural disaster occuring on
reservations or other land designated for Indian use, significant
loss of livestock feed has occurred and a livestock feed emergency
exists. Upon a request from eligible tribal authority, CCC will
consider approval of an area designation. An area will consist of
either a minimum 320,000 contiguous acres or the reservation.
Direct cash payments will be provided to eligible livestock
producers.
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.