THIS REVISION WOULD INCREASE THE
DOLLAR THRESHOLD FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS REQUIRING APPRAISALS
FROM 100.00 TO 250.00, IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN
APPRAISALS ARE NOT REQUIRED (INCLUDING AN EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN
BUSINESS LOANS UNDER $1,000,000), AND AMEND EXISTING REQUIREMENTS
GOVERNING APPRAISAL CONTENT AND APPRAISER INDEPENDENCE.
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.