USDA NEEDS THIS INFORMATION TO IMPROVE
THE POLICY/PROGRAM FORMULATION PROCESS AND OTHERWISE INFORM THE
SECRETARY, CONGRESS, FEDERAL AND OTHER LENDERS, BUSINESSES AND
FARMERS ON THE LEVEL OF LAND VALUES, CASH RENTS, LAND MARKET
TRANSACTION AND SHORT-TERM CHANGES IN LAND VALUES. ERS NEEDS THE
INFORMATION ON ITS OUTLOOK PROGRAM, TO RESPOND TO INQUIRIES FOR
INFORMATION, AND FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH AND ANALYSES,
INCLUDING
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.