[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 26, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 66395]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-31601]


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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: 
[email protected].

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]
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