PROVIDES DATA TO ESTIMATE ACREAGE,
YIELD AND PRODUCTION OF SUGAR BEETS IN STATES WHERE GROWN AND
ESTIMATES OR SUGAR PRODUCTION AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL. ESTIMATES ARE
USED TO KEEP PERSONS OR FIRMS ASSOCIATED WITH SUGARBEET PRODUCTION,
PROCESSING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMED ON SIZE AND VALUE
OF THE COMMODITY.
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.