This study will assess the third-party
loans under all the CPD programs directed toward economic
development: the Community Development Block Grant program, Section
108; and the Economic Development Initiative. The programs will be
described; the size and quality of their loan portfolios will be
assessed; and their success measured by a variety of criteria.
Special attention will be given to the local use of the Section 108
program; reasons for its use; their experience; and the results of
Section 108 projects.
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.