PROVIDES INFORMATION ON CHARGES PAID
BY COTTON PRODUCERS FOR GINNING AND WRAPPING COTTON, CHARGES FOR
MAJOR MARKETING FUNCTIONS AND DATA ON VARIOUS HARVESTING PRACTICES.
REPORTS USED WITH USDA FOR PLANNING AND ANALYSIS. GINNING CHARGES
USED TO COMPUTE OFFICIAL USDA ANNUAL COST OF PRODUCTION ESTIMATES
AND COTTON TARGET PRICES AS MANDATED BY CONGRESS.
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.