In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection has been approved,
with the following exception. Survey questions that request
information on a participant's or a potential participant's age,
education, and size and output of herd will be excluded unless the
agency provides further justification as to why this information
serves the stated objective of the survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2001
02/28/2001
56,949
0
0
16,951
0
0
0
0
0
This is a new program and a new
collection of information as a result of implementing a new pilot
program. The information is to be used by RMA in verifying
compliance of participating producers and brokers and evaluating
the effectiveness of options as a risk management tool for dairy
farmers.
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.