RUS is combining dockets 0572-0002,
0572-0003, and 0572-0012 to provide systems of accounts to be used
by RUS electric and telecommunication borrowers to provide RUS
management with the information necessary to evaluate their
financial performance, provide consistency and comparability of
financial information, and determine the period records are to be
retained to meet RUS' audit objective as well as other financial
considerations.
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.