IN CERTAIN INSTANCES, THE SECRETARY OF
AGRICULTURE IS REQUIRED BY LAW CANCEL INDEBTEDNESS ARISING FROM
LOANS AND PAYMENTS MADE ON CREDIT TO FARMERS UNDER ACTS OF CONGRESS
AND OTHER ENUMERATED PROGRAMS. THE INFORMATION ON THE ASCS-539 IS
USED BY ASCS COUNTY OFFICES TO RECOMMEN CANCELLATION.
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.