The annual crop census is taken on all
Bureau of Reclamation projects, along with collection of related
statistics, primarily for use in administering, managing, and
evaluating the Federal reclamation program. The census is used to
assist in the administration of repayment and water service
contracts. It provides data for Class l equivalency and irrigator
ability-to-pay computations. Crop production data are used to
analyze the double subsidy on reclamation projects. In recent
years, it has been used to provide data for administration of
international trade agreements.
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.