OMB notes that
the one public comment received on this ICR suggested that USDA
consider a form format for the required statement of activity. In
the supporting statement, RHS noted that it will examine the issues
raised by the public comment which may result in future changes to
the Agency's regulations. Before its next submission of this ICR,
USDA shall complete this evaluation and make a determination as to
whether the suggested changes would improve the practical utility
of the information collection and/or reduce burden. If so, the next
submission of this ICR should incorporate these changes. OMB also
believes the estimated cost to respondents is low. USDA shall
examine and update its cost estimates based on recent consultation
with respondents prior to its next submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2006
07/31/2006
07/31/2003
8,105
0
10,555
9,639
0
10,814
0
0
0
Regulation promulgates the policies
and procedures for making grants under Section 533 of the Housing
Act of 1949 to provide funds to eligible applicants to conduct
housing preservation progrms benefitting very low and low-income
rural residents.
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.