SUPPLIERS MUST RETAIN ACCURATE BOOKS,
RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS FOR 3 YEARS FOR USDA INSPECTION AND AUDIT.
PROSPECTIVE SUPPLIERS MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR SUPPLIER
APPROVAL PROCESS. SUPPLIERS MUST REPORT PAYMENTS TO REPRESENTATIVES
OF IMPORTING COUNTRIES. SUCCESSFUL COMMODITY SUPPLIERS MUST REPORT
DETAILS OF SALES FOR PRICE APPROVAL AND AMENDMENTS. NOMINATED
SHIPPING/PURCHASING
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.