THE AGRICULTUREAL MARKETING ACT OF
1946 (7 U.S.C. 1622) AUTHORIZES THE COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION OF
MARKETING INFORMATION INCLUDING ADEQUATE OUTLOOK ON A MARKET AREA
BASIS. ESTIMATE AS TO NUMBER OF CATTLE, HOGS, SHEEP TO BE
SLAUGHTERED EACH DAY IS COLLECTED. THE ESTIMATED SLAUGHTER DATA ARE
USED WIDELY BY THE LIVESTOCK AND RELATED INDUSTRIES IN PLANNING
CURRENT AND FUTURE OPERATION.
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.