PROVIDES END-OF-SEASON DATA TO
ESTIMATE PROCESSED QUANTITIES AND PRICES PAID TO FARMERS FOR
APPLES, CHERRIES, GRAPES, PEACHES, PEARS, PRUNES, PLUMS, BUSH
BERRIES AND CITRUS. THESE DATA SUPPLEMENT THE GROWER DISPOSITION
SURVEY (40-R0301) AND PROVIDE AN INDICATION OF TOTAL PRODUCTION AND
VALUE. ESTIMATES USED BY FARMERS, PROCESSORS AND HANDLERS IN
PRODUCTION AND MARKETING DECISIONS.
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.