UPON LOCAL GOVERNMENT REQUESTS, A
STUDY OF AN ELEVEN-COUNTRY AREA IN NORTHCENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA IS
BEING CONDUCTED BY USDA. THIS STUDY DETERMINES THE NEEDS AND
ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS FOR THE TYPE, SIZE, NUMBER,
KIND, ARRANGEMENT, AND LOCATION OF IMPROVED FACILITIES NEEDED TO
MARKET AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD PRODUCTS IN THE RALEIGH AREA.
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.