Annually, producers/handlers of
organically produced agricultural products must apply for
certification to accredited USDA agents who will document adherence
to the standards as verified by on- site inspectors. The certifying
agents must request accreditation annually by sending documents to
USDA that demonstrate compliance to regulations as verified by
on-site reviews.
US Code:
7 USC 6503 (a) Name of Law: Food, Agriculture, Conservation and
Trade Act of 1990
US Code: 7 USC
6501 Name of Law: Organic Foods Production Act of 1990
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.