In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2017
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2014
5,382
0
5,382
10,720
0
10,720
0
0
0
In order to facilitate the
programmatic interest of the RE act, and, in order to assure that
loans made or guaranteed by RUS are adequately secured, RUS, as a
secured lender, has established certain forms for materials,
equipment and construction of telecommunications systems. The use
of standard forms, construction contracts, and procurement
procedures help assure RUS that appropriate standards and
specifications are maintained, RUS' loan security is not adversely
affected; and the loan and loan guarantee funds are used
effectively and for the intended purposes.
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.