In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this collection is approved for 1 year. However,
upon the next submission, study and report on how electronic
information collection methods could reduce burden on respondents,
with specific reference to agency-wide initiatives (eg. electronic
signatures).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2005
10/31/2005
06/30/2006
8,544
0
8,544
19,761
0
23,071
0
0
0
The purpose of the B&I Guaranteed
Loan Program is to improve, develop, or finance business, industry,
and employment and improve the economic and environmental climate
in rurals. This is achieved by bolstering the existing private
credit structure through the guarantee of quality loans which will
provide lasting community benefits.
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.