There is a decrease due to the
fact that the Rural Utilities Service no longer utilize the written
portion of our regulation. They still utilize the forms but for the
written portion they have their own regulation. The number of
applications for RHS has also slightly decreased.
$27,000,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Derek Jones 202
720-1504
No
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.