In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a
period of three years. However, the agency must provide to OMB
response rates for individual surveys and, where necessary, plans
to improve response rates or to discontinue surveys. The agency
must also provide to OMB current copies of each survey that will be
used during the period of approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
12/31/2001
49,655
0
70,733
9,564
0
14,484
0
0
0
Provides data to estimate prices
received by farmers and prices for production goods and services.
Used to compute Parity Prices as required by Agricultural
Adjustment Act of 1938. Computes value of production inventory and
cash receipts from farming.
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.