In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this paperwork
request has been approved through June 1, 1991. ERS has agreed to
send a letter or announcement with the survey to indicate their
sponsorship. The agency will also perform a post card follow-up for
any second copies of the survey they must send. According to the
agency, these measures will increase the response rate for the
survey, allowing them to reduce their sample size from 3500 to
approximately 2200.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1991
06/30/1991
12/31/1989
2,131
0
2,131
2,131
0
2,131
0
0
0
THE SURVEY IS NEEDED TO UPDATE
EXISTING INFORMATION RELATIVE TO HONEY PRODUCTION, POLLINATION, AND
THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE BEEKEEPING INDUST TO OTHER SEGMENTS OF
AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. USDA WAS MANDATED TO CONDUCT THE
STUDY BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE COMMITTEES ON APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
1987 APPROPRIATION BILL. HONEY PRODUCERS, PACKERS, IMPORTERS, AND
BROKERS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE SURVEY.
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.