In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR Part 1320, this
information collection is approved for one year. Should the agency
choose to resubmit this survey for approval, a more thorough
justification must be included. Particular attention should be
given to an explantion of the purpose, need, and practical utility
of this information, and why it might not be collected less
frequently.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1990
03/31/1990
03/31/1989
970
0
1,069
162
0
178
0
0
0
PROVIDES DATA ON THE NUMBER OF MINK
PELTS PRODUCED BY COLOR CLASS AND NUMBER OF FEMALES BRED TO PRODUCE
KITS THE FOLLOWING YEAR. ESTIMATES ARE BASED ON A COMPLETE
ENUMBERATION OF ALL PRODUCERS IN THE 16 MAJOR STATES. ESTIMATES
USED BY MINK INDUSTRY IN PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
DECISIONS.
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.