THIS PILOT STUDY OF PRODUCE HANDLERS
IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, AND WASHINGTON, DC, WILL ESTIMATE THE PRICE
PREMIUMS THEY ARE WILLING TO P FOR CONVENTIONAL, ORGANICALLY GROWN,
AND PESTICIDE-RESIDUE-FREE TOMATOES. THIS INFORMATION, WHICH IS NOW
UNAVAILABLE, IS NEEDED TO ASSIST GROWERS IN MAKING DECISIONS ON
ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTION METHODS.
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.