This survey is designed to measure how
well faith-based and community organizations understand the
principles of the Equal Treatment Rule as implemented during the
application process. The results of this survey will allow USDA
Rural Development to determine the effectiveness of its outreach
and technical assistance activity in this regard.
EO: EO
13280 Name/Subject of EO: Responsibilities of USDA and the Agency
for International Development with Respect to Faith-Based
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.