OMB requests
agency supply revised version of Form CAG-1A clarifying
confidentiality issue as discussed in telephone conversation on
6/2/87
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1990
03/31/1990
06/30/1987
26,767
0
34,980
1,716
0
4,198
0
0
0
SURVEY IS THE ONLY SOURCE OF DAT ON
CURRENT COTTON GINNINGS. DATA ARE NEEDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE (USDA) IN MAKING TIMELY COTTON PRODUCTION,
CLASSIFICATION, AND PRODUCTION COST ESTIMATES. DATA ARE USED BY THE
ENTIRE COTTON INDUSTRY AND ARE VITAL IN PROVIDING FOR A STABLE
MARKET.
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.