This request is
approved, provided that the cover letter is revised as discussed in
our meeting of January 7, to make it clear that response is
voluntary. ARS must submit a revised copy of the cover letter
before it goes out, and must advise OMB of the results of the
study. Thank you for your cooperation. You did a very good job on
the revisions to this request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1984
10/31/1984
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THIS INFORMATION IS ESSENTIAL TO
IMPLEMENTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STRENGTHENING COLLEGE AND
UNIVERSITY FACULTY, ADVANCING THE NATION'S CAPACITY TO PRODUCE
COLLEGE GRADUATES WITH FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL EXPERTISE, AND
PROMOTING COOPERATIVE ACTION BETWEEN GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY, AND
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING HIGHER
EDUCATION IN THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SCIENCES.
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.