THE GSM-102 PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO
INCREASE EXPORTS OF U.S. AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES BY ENCOURAGING
FINANCING OF THE COMMODITY FOR PERIODS OF UP TO THREE YEARS IN
CASES WHEN FINANCING WOULD NOT OTHERWI BE AVAILABLE. THE PROGRAM
HELPS REDUCE CCC INVENTORIES OF SURPLUS COMMODITIES AND THEREFORE
REDUCES STORAGE EXPENSE ON COMMODITIES THAT OTHERWISE MAY HAVE BEEN
TAKEN OVER UNDER DOMESTIC PRICE SUPPORT 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.