Form RD 410-8, "Applicant Reference Letter (A Request for Credit References)"

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form RD 410-8 Applicant Reference Letter (A Request for Credit References) Form	Modified
Spreadsheet_410-8 FY12.xls Supplementary Document	2012-10-16
0575-0091_SuptStmt-rev_FY13_OMB (2013-07-22).doc Supporting Statement A	2013-08-26

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
1949	Applicant Reference Letter (A Request for Credit References) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0575-0091	ICR Reference No: 201206-0575-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200903-0575-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RHS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Form RD 410-8, "Applicant Reference Letter (A Request for Credit References)"
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/27/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/16/2012
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection has been approved for 3 years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2013
Responses	25,155	0	33,837
Time Burden (Hours)	2,516	0	3,383
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Applicants are required to provide credit information to the Agency in order for the Agency to determine applicant's eligibility and credit worthiness.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1472 Name of Law: Housing Act of 1949
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 36478	06/19/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 62212	10/12/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Applicant Reference Letter (A Request for Credit References)	RD 410-8	Applicant Reference Letter

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	25,155	33,837	0	0	-8,682	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,516	3,383	0	0	-867	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There are no program changes. There was, however, a decrease in the number of respondents (applicants) which in turn led to a decrease of -867 burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $40,960

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/16/2012

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