THIS REGULATION PROMULGATES THE
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND DELEGATES AUTHORITY FOR PROVIDING
FEDERAL-STATE RESEARCH COOPERATIVES AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FUNDS
TO FINANCE PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH ON COOPERATIVES AS AUTHORIZED UNDER
SECTION 204(B) OF THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT OF 1946, 7 U.S.C.
1623(B).
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.