PROVIDES DATA TO ESTIMATE CATFISH AND
TROUT INVENTORY, MARKETING, PRODUCTION AND WATER AREA IN 12 MAJOR
PRODUCING STATES. SURVEY RESULTS WILL BE USDA'S INPUT INTO THE
NATIONAL AQUACULTURE PLAN. THIS PLAN WILL DETERMINE ACTION FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT SHOULD UNDERTAKE TO FURTHER AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT.
ESTIMATES ALSO USED BY CATFISH AND TROUT PRODUCERS IN PRODUCTION
AND MARKETING DECISIONS.
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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.