THE AGRICULTURAL ACT OF 1970 HAS
PLACED A MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENT ON ALL EXPORT SELLERS OF
SELECTED U.S. PRODUCED AGRICULTUR COMMODITIES. THE PUBLISHED DATA
IS AN "EARLY WARNING" SYSTEM OF LARGE AGRICULTURAL SALES AND
PROVIDES A BASIS FOR MORE INFORMED DECISIONS BY PRODUCERS,
EXPORTERS, FUTURES MARKET PARTICIPANTS, CONSUMERS, AND GOVERNMENT.
THE RESPONDENTS INCLUDE ANY PERSON OR COMPANY WHO SELLS A
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.