In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a
period of three years. However, the agency must provide to OMB any
letters or instructions accompanying the voluntary mail-in survey.
The agency is also instructed to inform respondents to all surveys
that the surveys are voluntary and to indicate whether their
response will be kept confidential. In their next submission, the
agency must also report on the level of survey participation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2004
02/29/2004
02/28/2001
42,825
0
42,825
31,701
0
31,701
0
0
0
This is a submission to a previously
approved new program as a result of expansion and changes of the
pilot program. This information is to be used by RMA in verifying
compliance of participating producers and brokers, and evaluating
the effectiveness of put 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.