No expiration
date will be required on the forms in this package. The agency
should consult with persons outside the agency as to the accuracy
of the burden estimates. The regular submission sho uld document
those consultations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1997
02/28/1997
272,500
0
0
34,371
0
0
0
0
0
USDA anticipates conducting continuous
signed in early September. Action required to allow Secretary to
utilize authorities provided in the Federal Agriculture Improvement
and Reform Act of 1996.
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.