8 -certificationforlobbying.pdf

This document is a Certification Regarding Lobbying form from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Standard Form LLL for contracts, grants, loans, and cooperative agreements exceeding $100,000 in federal funds. The form requires certification that no federal appropriated funds have been or will be paid to influence or attempt to influence any federal officials or Members of Congress in connection with the awarding of federal contracts, grants, loans, or cooperative agreements.

The form provides a detailed disclosure mechanism for reporting lobbying activities, including requirements for reporting the type of federal action, the reporting entity, federal agencies involved, and any payments made for lobbying purposes. It outlines potential civil penalties for failure to file the required certification, with fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for each such failure. The document also includes a non-discrimination statement from the USDA and contact information for filing civil rights complaints, emphasizing the department's commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in its programs and employment.