RESULTS FROM THIS STUDY WILL PROVIDE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES, PROGRESS, AND STATUS OF
COOPERATIVE FERTILIZER MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS. RESULTS WILL
HELP COOPERATIVE MANAGERS, AND DIRECTORS, THE AGENCY, AND OTHERS
EVALUATE THE COOPERATIVES' STATURE AND PERFORMANCE WITHIN THE
FERTILIZER INDUSTRY. THESE EVALUATIONS SHOULD ENHANCE BUSINESS
PLANNING, PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS.
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.