In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a six
months. The agency must submit final drafts of all correspondence
with respondents to OMB prior to survey implementation. Upon
resubmission, the agency must also provide accurate estimates of
the burden imposed on nonrespondents.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2000
06/30/2000
57,600
0
0
57,600
0
0
0
0
0
Obtain data to accurately define the
economic status of U.S. farm operations and households.
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.