SECTION 985.54, AND 985.55 OF THE
ORDER AUTHORIZES THE SPEARMINT OIL ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE TO
ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THOSE SECTIONS. THE
PROPOSED RULES AND THE FORMS APPLICABLE TO THESE RULES WOULD
FACILITATE ISSUANCE OF ANNUAL ALLOTMENTS TO PRODUCERS BY THE
COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE A METHOD OF IDENTIFYING SPEARMINT OIL. THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS REGULATIONS TO TH DEPARTMENT TO MAKE THE
PROGRAM OPERATIONAL.
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.