KNOWLEDGE OF MARKETING METHODS USED
AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY LIVESTOCK POULTRY, AND WOOL MARKETING
COOPERATIVES IS NECESSARY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH, TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE, AND INFORMATION ON CURRENT PRACTICES SO THAT USDA/ACS
CAN BETTER SERVICE THESE COOPERATIVES. THE DATA WILL BE USED TO
BUILD A DESCRIPTIVE DATABASE, WHICH WILL ENHANCE RESEARCH,
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND DEVELOPMENTAL
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.