THE DATA WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE THE
PRESENT WHOLESALE FOOD MARKETING FACILITIES AND METHODS USED AND TO
PLAN ANY NEW FACILITIES NEEDED. SUCH NEW FACILITIES WILL BE
DESIGNED TO INCREASE FOOD MARKETI EFFICIENCY THROUGH IMPROVED
HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION METHODS. RESPONDENTS ARE FOOD
WHOLESALERS, PROCESSORS, AND DISTRIBUTORS WITHIN THE STUDY
AREA.
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.