PROVIDES DATA ON REFINING FACILITIES,
INTERMEDIATE PROCESSING, REFINERY PRODUCTS AND PACKING OUTPUT AND
CAPACITIES OF U.S. REFINERS OF EDIBLE FATS AND OILS. THE SURVEY
WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR PUBL AND PRIVATE DECISIONMAKERS TO
ANALYZE THE CHANGES IN STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE OF THE INDUSTRY
SINCE THE LAST SURVEY WAS TAKEN IN 1975.
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.