The purpose of this collection is to
improve the economic and environmental climate in rural
communities, including pollution abatement and control. Regulation
promulgates the policies and procedures for servicing business and
industry loans guaranteed by the Agency.
US Code:
7 USC
1932 Name of Law: Consolidated Farm and Rural Development
Act
There have been no changes to
the program regulations since the last report in 2012. The overall
burden on the public based on adjustment has been increased by
3,677 responses and 5,545 hours, which can be attributed to the
increase in the number of loans in the portfolio.
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.