In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this information
collection request is approved for use through 6/94. The FCIC
should continue its efforts to identify and reduce unnecessary
information collection burden associated with the FCIC program. The
FCIC program staff and paperwork clearance staff should work
together to evaluate FCIC's current and future information needs.
In resubmitting this information collection request, FCIC must
identify (1) specific burden reductions, (2) uses of information
from other sources, and (3) consolidation of collection
methods.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1994
06/30/1994
80,000
0
0
20,000
0
0
0
0
0
THE FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM
IMPROVES THE ECONOMIC STABILITY OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH A SOUND
SYSTEM OF CROP INSURANCE BY PROVIDING MULTIPLE PERIL CROP INSURANCE
FOR INDIVIDUAL FARMERS AGAINST LOSSES SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF
NATURAL DISASTERS CONTAINED IN THE CROP ENDORSEMENT.
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.