THE STANDARDIZATION AND GRADING
PROGRAMS FOR FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, EDIBLE NUTS, PEANUTS AND
MISCELLANEOUS RELATED PRODUCTS ARE AUTHORIZED UNDER THE
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT OF 1946. GRADING SERVICE IS AVAILABLE IN
ALL SHIPPING AREAS UNDER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE
DEPARTMENT AND THE COOPERATING AGENCIES. THESE REGULATIONS ARE
NECESSARY IN ORDER THAT UNIFORMITY BE OBTAINED IN PROVIDING THE
SERVICES AS REQUIRED BY THE ACT.
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.