REGULATION PROMULGATES THE POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE AGRICULTURAL LOAN
MEDIATION PROGRAM WHEREBY STATES MAY BE CERTIFIED BY FMHA AS
QUALIFYING STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. THIS CERTIFICATION
IS NECESSARY FOR STATES TO RECEIVE FEDERAL MATCHING GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE OPERATION OF THEIR LOAN MEDIATION PROGRAM.
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.