[Federal Register: December 26, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 247)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
Request for Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
AGENCY: Farm Service Agency, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intent of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to request
extension and revision of the information collection currently approved
for Form FSA 440-32, used in support of the FSA Farm Loan Programs
(FLP). Form FSA 440-32 has been revised for clarification in
conjunction with renewal of the paperwork burden package.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before February
25, 2002 to be assured consideration.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bashir Duale, USDA, Farm Service
Agency, Loan Making Division, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0522,
Washington, DC 20250-0522; Telephone (202) 720-1645; Electronic mail:
bashir_duale@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Form FSA 440-32, Verification of Debts and Assets.
OMB Control Number: 0560-0166.
Expiration Date of Approval: February 17, 2002.
Type of Request: Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved
Information Collection.
Abstract: FSA 440-32 is necessary to ensure the accuracy of
information obtained in connection with applications for FSA direct
loan assistance. It is used to verify debt information provided by
applicants in order to determine their suitability for an Operating,
Farm Ownership or Emergency loan. Additionally, it is used by FSA to
verify debts and assets of borrowers requesting primary and
preservation loan servicing or debt settlement.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response.
Respondents: Individual farmers, farm or other business entities
and financial institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 22,547
Estimated Number of Responses Per Respondent: 2
Estimated Total Annual Burden On Respondents: 11,274
Comments are invited on the following: (a) Whether the collection
of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions
of the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden, including
the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be
collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology. These
comments should be sent to the Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget,
Washington, DC 20503 and to Bashir Duale, Senior Loan Officer, USDA,
Farm Service Agency, Loan Making Division, 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW., STOP 0522, Washington, DC 20250-0522.
Comments will be summarized and included in the request for OMB
approval of the information collection. All comments will also become a
matter of public record.
Signed in Washington, DC on December 17, 2001.
James R. Little,
Administrator, Farm Service Agency.
[FR Doc. 01-31601 Filed 12-21-01; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-05-P
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