Information is used to determine
applicant's eligibility for a direct loan; ensure cash flow
projections are based on actual production history; ensure that
loan is adequately secured; and obtain assignments on income or
sales proceeds to ensure timely repayment of the loan.
The burden hours from 0560-0278
information collection request (ICR) are being merged with this
collection. The burden hours will increase by 823. The annual
number of responses increases by 1522 while the number of
respondents increases by 339 in this collection. The final rule for
Farm Loan Programs Loan Making Activities (Streamlining) was
published on December 2, 2011. Upon OMB approval, the 0560-0278 ICR
will discontinue in ROCIS.
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.