UNDER THE EXPORT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM,
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES OWNED BY CCC ARE MADE AVAILABLE AS A BONUS
TO U.S. EXPORTERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING EXPORT SALES OF
SPECIFIC U.S. AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES IN TARGETED MARKETS. THE
OBJECTIVES ARE TO INCREASE U.S. AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS AND TO
ENCOURAGE TRADING PARTNERS TO BEGIN SERIOUS NEGOTIATIONS ON
AGRICULTURAL TRADE PROBLEMS.
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.