APPROVED WITH
THE UNDERSTANDING THAT ITEMS 14, 15, AND 16 ARE NOT NEEDED AND HAVE
BEEN REMOVED FROM THE FORM. IT IS ALSO UNDERTOOD THAT THE SECTION
OF THE FORM TITLED "STATEMENT OF CURRENT ASSESTS AND CURRENT
LIABILITIES" HAS BEEN ELIMINATED. P & SA IS REQUIRED TO SEND
OMB FINAL COPY OF THE REVISED FORM UPON AVIALABILITY.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1985
11/30/1985
12/31/1982
1,725
0
1,725
274
0
828
0
0
0
THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED IN ORDER
FOR P&SA PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES. IT IS
USED TO PROVIDE BUSINESS TRANSACTION SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE NECESSARY
TO PROTECT FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND TRADE PRACTICES OF LIVESTOCK
PRODUCERS AND OTHERS IN THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY. ASSETS AND
LIABILITIES. APPLICANT MUSHT SHOW SOLVENCY AND OBTAIN PROPER BOND
COVERAGE BEFORE REGISTRATION CAN BE APPROVED.
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.