USDA AND CERTAIN OTHER GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES NEED DETAILED DOMESTIC RICE DISTRIBUTION DATA TO HELP
EVALUATE THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF CHANGING RICE DISTRIBUTION
PATTERNS ON THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR AND GNP THESE DATA ALSO HELP
GUIDE EFFORTS TO EXPAND DOMESTIC RICE USE, WHICH INDIRECTLY REDUCES
GOVERNMENT OWNED RICE STOCKS.
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.