OMB notes that
several individuals contacted by RUS complained about the
redundancy of information required on the forms associated with
this collection. These individuals also complained about electronic
accessibility of the forms. OMB notes that RUS is working on
revisions to 7 CFR 1780 and is trying to reduce redundancy and
develop means for electronic submission of the required
information. In conjunction with the next submission of this
package, RUS will provide OMB with a status report of actions to
eliminate redundancy and allow electronic submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2006
08/31/2006
08/31/2003
49,133
0
50,650
132,069
0
134,240
0
0
0
This regulation promulgates the
policies and procedures for the Water and Waste loan and grant
program. The Water and Waste loan and grant program provides loans
and grants to fund the development of drinking water, wastewater
and solid waste disposal facilities in rural areas.
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.