SECTION 303 OF THE PACKERS AND
STOCKYARDS ACT (7 U.S.C. 203) REQUIRES ALL PERSONS DESIRING TO
OPERATE AS MARKET AGENCIES OR DEALERS TO REGISTER WITH THE
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE. APPLICATION OBTAINS INFORMATION ON
BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, LIVESTOCK HANDLING, AND CURRENT ASSETS AND
LIABILITIES. APPLICANT MUSHT SHOW SOLVENCY AND OBTAIN PROPER BOND
COVERAGE BEFORE REGISTRATION CAN BE APPROVED.
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.