THE WASHINGTON APRICOT MARKETING
COMMITTEE NEEDS SPECIFIC INFORMATION FROM APRICOT HANDLERS TO
DETERMINE HANDLER COMPLIANCE, TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS AND TO DEVELOP
MARKETING POLICY AND ANNUAL REPORT. HANDLER INSPECTION CERTIFICATES
AND OTHER FORMS ARE USED BY THE COMMITTEE FOR THE ABOVE PURPOSES.
USDA NEEDS INFORMATION FROM HANDLERS AND GROWERS DETERMINE
REFERENDUM RESULTS AND TO APPOINT COMMITEE MEMBERS.
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.