Under section 1261 of the Food
Security Act of 1985 (the 1985 Act), the Secretary must establish a
technical advisory committee in each State to assist in making
technical considerations related to the implementation of the 1985
Act's conservation provisions. Individuals or organizations wishing
to participate on the Committee that are not specifically required
by law must submit a resume which outlines their conservation
expertise. The request for these individuals or organizations'
resumes is the reason for this package.
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.