PROVIDES DATA TO ESTIMATE NUMBER OF
PRODUCERS, PLANTS PRODUCED, SALES, VALUE AND AREA USED FOR
PRODUCTION OF PRINCIPAL FLORICULTURE COMMODITIES IN 28 MAJOR
PRODUCING STATES. ESTIMATES ARE USED BY ALL LEVELS OF THE
FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY TO ASSESS PRODUCTION RESOURCE NEEDS. ALSO
DETERMINES THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE NURSERY INDUSTRY IN NEW
JERSEY.
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.