THE DATA COLLECTED ON THIS FORM IS
USED IN A REPORT THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE COTTON INDUSTRY
THAT IS USED BY FARMERS, COTTON MERCHANTS, TEXTILE MILLS, LENDING
AGENCIES AND OTHERS. THE INFORMATIO IS NECESSARY IN MAKING
DECISIONS ON PRODUCTION, MARKETING, FINANCING AND END USAGE OF
COTTON BY THE INDUSTRY. THE RESPONDENTS ARE U.S. TEXTILE
MILLS.
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.