EXPORT VALUES BY COMMODITY AND
DESTINATION, COLLECTED FROM FARMER-OWNE COOPERATIVES ARE NECESSARY
TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND
INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MOTIVAT AND ASSIST
COOPERATIVES IN THEIR EXPORT ENDEAVORS. THE DATA ARE ALSO NECESSARY
FOR PROGRAM AND POLICY ANALYSIS BY DECISION-MAKING GOVERNMEN
ENTITIES.
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.