PROVIDES DATA TO ESTIMATE THE NUMBER
OF PRODUCERS, PLANT PRODUCTION, SALES, AND VALUE AND AREA USED FOR
PRODUCTION OF PRINCIPAL FLORICULTUR COMMODITIES. THE NASS
STATISTICS ARE USED BY FEDERAL AGENCIES SUCH AS THE INTERNATIONAL
TRADE COMMISSION AND THE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVES. THEY ARE ALSO
USED IN GATT TALKS. THESE STATISTICS ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME INPUT
TO THE WATER QUALITY/FOOD SAFETY DATA BASE.
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.