THIS SURVEY IS TO MONITOR GROWTH AND
CHANGE IN MARKETING DOMESTIC TREE NUTS. THE INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED IN ASSESSING HOW POLICY A PROGRAM CHANGES AFFECT
VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE INDUSTRY. IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE CURRENT
ECONOMIC INFORMATION FOR USE BY GOVERN,ENT ANALYSTS, TREE NUT
PRODUCERS, AND MARKETING FIRMS.
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.