THE INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ESTIMATE
PRODUCTION COSTS BY MAJOR CROPS SUCH AS WHEAT, CORN, AND COTTON BY
TYPE OF COST, PER ACRE AND PER UNIT OF PRODUCTION. THE COST
ESTIMATES ARE REQUIRED BY LAW ND SERVE AS A BASIS FOR DEVELOPING
POLICY AND PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE MAJOR FOOD AND FEED
GRAINS.
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.