PROVIDES DATA FROM FEDERALLY AND
NON-FEDERALLY INSPECTED SLAUGHTER PLANTS ON NUMBER OF HEAD AND LIVE
AND DRESSED WEIGHTS TO ESTIMATE TOTAL RED MEAT PRODUCTION. A
COORDINATED PROGRAM WITH FSIS, AMS AND SRS PROVIDES WEEKLY AND
MONTHLY REPORTS. ESTIMATES USED BY FARMERS, MEAT PACKING INDUSTRY
AND GOVERNMENT TO MONITOR RED MEAT SUPPLIES.
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.