The RUS Form 87, Request for Mail List
Data, is used to obtain the names and addresses of RUS Electric and
Telecommunications borrowers' officer/board of directors and
corporate officials who are authorized to sign official documents,
make official representations concerning borrowers operations and
management, etc.
During the last collection
period, the number of RUS Electric and Telecommunication program
borrowers declined by 145 from 1,125 to 980 respondents. This
change decreased responses by 145 from 1,125 to 980 and the
estimated hour burden was reduced by 36 hours.
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.