PROVIDES DATA TO ESTIMATE PLANTED AND
HARVESTED ACREAGE FOR THE MAJOR FIELD CROPS AND VARIETY DATA FOR
SELECTED CROPS. ESTIMATES USED TO EXPAND YIELD INDICATIONS IN
FORECASTING TOTAL PRODUCTION AND END OF TH YEAR ESTIMATES. THESE
FORECASTS AND ESTIMATES ARE USED BY USDA AND TH ENTIRE AGRICULTURAL
INDUSTRY IN MARKETING DECISIONS.
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.