This collection of information is
necessary in order for Rural Development to identify advanced
biofuel producers eligible for payments under section 9005 of 2008
Farm Bill.
The Secretary of
Agriculture has directed the Agency to establish the program
through a Notice, proposed rule and final rule. Guidelines need to
be established concerning the nature of the program and the
delivery model to be used, so that implementation policies can be
developed. In order to meet the publication of the notice for this
program in FY 2009, we are requesting an emergency clearance of the
burden package.
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.