PROVIDES DATA TO ESTIMATE ACREAGE,
YIELD, PRODUCTION, PRICE VALUE AND CARRYOVER FOR 21 DIFFERENT TYPES
OF TOBACCO. A NUMBER OF SPECIALIZED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE USED TO
REFLECT DIFFERENCES IN CULTURAL PRACTICES AND TIME PERIODS WHEN
MARKETS ARE OPEN. ESTIMATES ARE USED BY TOBACCO INDUSTRY IN
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).
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.