SURVEYS PROVIDES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH
CANNERS' SOURCES, A MEASURE OF THE TOTAL SUPPLY OF SPECIFIED CANNED
FOOD ITEMS HELD BY DISTRIBUTORS. WHOLESALE INVENTORIES CONSTITUTE
AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN EVALUATING THE SUPPLY OF CANNED FOOD.
ADEQUATE SUPPLY INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT TO WHOLESALERS, CANNERS,
GROWERS, THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND TO THE PUBLIC. THE DATA
ARE IMPORTANT TO USERS IN SETTING THEIR POLICY GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES, SUCH AS PRICING, STOCKING, SALES
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.