Recent changes in the
telecommunications industry, including deregulation and
technological developments, have caused Rural Utilities Service
(RUS) borrowers and other organizations providing
telecommunications services to consider undertaking projects that
provide new telecommunications services and other
telecommunications services not ordinarily financed by RUS. To
facilitate the financing of those projects and services, RUS is
willing to consider accommodating the Government's lien on
telecommunications borrowers' systems in an expedited manner based
on the financial strength of the borrowers operations.
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.