THE NORESPONDENT SAMPLE SURVEY WILL BE
USED TO PROVIDE STATE ESTIMATES OF THE NUMBER OF FARMS INCLUDED IN
THE MAIL LIST NONREPONSE UNIVERSE F THE 1982 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE.
THE ESTIMATES WILL BE USED IN THE NONRESPONDENT ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE TO ADJUST STATE AND COUNTY STATISTI TO REPRESENT THE
NONRESPONDENT FARMS.
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.