COTTON STANDARDS AND COTTON STATISTICS
AND ESTIMATES ACTS REQUIRES SECRETARY TO OVERSEE LICENSED COTTON
SAMPLERS WHO PREPARE AND HANDLE COTTON SAMPLES FOR OFFICIAL USDA
COTTON CLASSIFICATION. COTTON DIVISION FIELD REPRESENTATIVES
CONTACT LICENSED GINS AND WAREHOUSES THREE TIMES YEARLY FOR SUCH
SAMPLING INSPECTIONS. IN THE COURSE OF SUCH VISITS INFO ON LOC.
COTTON SALES & THE PRICE OF COTTONSEED ARE COLLECTED AS AUTH.
BY THE AGRIC. MARKETING ACT & COTTON STANDARDS 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.