SECTION 359 A(F) OF THE AGRICULTURAL
ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1938, AS AMENDE REQUIRED THAT THE SECRETARY
PRESCRIBE A FORM FOR USE BY HANDLERS AND PRODUCERS IN CONTRACTING
ADDITIONAL PEANUTS. THE ACT PROVIDES THAT TH FORM SHALL REQUIRE
SUCH INFORMATION AS THE SECRETARY DETERMINES APPROPRIATE TO ENSURE
THE PROPER HANDLING OF THE ADDITIONAL PEANUTS.
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.