This action was
previously submitted as an emergency. An "improperly submitted and
continue" action was taken, and this was reentered as a regular
submission, which was correct.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1998
09/30/1998
03/31/1996
6,370,000
0
6,360,000
2,676,752
0
2,668,570
0
0
0
This proposed action allows FCIC to
improve the insurance coverage now available for producers and
provide a new option allowing open market producers to obtain
insurance for their malting barley. Approximately 5,000 additional
producers will have the opportunity to participate due to the
proposed malting Barley Option Crop Insurance provisions.
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.