In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this information
collection is approved through May 1992. Should NASS choo to
resubmit this collection for reapproval, they shall include an
evaluation of the data inputs needed for the indices including
whether these is duplication with other government information
sources. revisions where necessary should be made and explained in
the submissi to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1992
05/31/1992
05/31/1990
115,040
0
100,294
18,586
0
15,790
0
0
0
PROVIDES DATA TO ESTIMATE PRICES
RECEIVED BY FARMERS AND PRICES PAID FOR PRODUCTION GOODS AND
SERVICES. USED TO COMPUTE PARITY PRICES AS REQUIRED BY AGRICULTURAL
ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1938, COMPUTES "TARGET PRICES" UNDER PROVISIONS
OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ACT OF 1977, AND VALUE PRODUCTION,
INVENTORY, AND CASH RECEIPTS FROM FARMING.
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.