Information is used to determine
applicant's eligibility for a direct loan; ensure cash flow
projections are based on actual production history; ensure that
loan is adequately secured; and obtain assignments on income or
sales proceeds to ensure timely repayment of the loan.
There is an adjustment of
37,592 hours due to the result of changes in the number of
respondents reflecting current program uses for the renewal
request. The annual number of responses was increased by 135,669.
There is an overall increase from the last approval of 272,753 to
310,345.
$95,839,805
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Mary Ann Ball 202-720-4283
MaryAnn.Ball@usda.gov
No
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.