THE REGULATIONS PROVIDE FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF THE COSTS OF PARTICIPATION IN USDA RULEMAKING
PROCEEDINGS. FUNDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
AGENCY, WHEN THE APPLICANT'S PARTICIPATION CAN REASONABLY BE
EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE SUBSTANTIALLY TO A FULL AND FAIR
DETERMINATION OF THE ISSUE; THEY AFFECTED; AND THE INTEREST SOUGHT
TO BE REPRESENTED IS NOT OTHERWISE ADEQUATELY REPRESENTED
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.