DATA IS USED TO ASCERTAIN THE TOTAL
SUPPLY OF UNMANUFACTURED TOBACCO AVAILABLE TO DOMESTIC
MANUFACTURERS AND TO PUBLISH REPORTS ON NATIONAL TOTALS FOR THE
MANUFACTURER AND SALE OF SNUFF, SMOKING AND CHEWING TOBACCO. DATA
ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1938 AND SUBSEQUENT PRICE SUPPORT LEGISLATION. IS
REQUIRED TO CALCULATE PRODUCTION QUOTAS AND MONITOR THE SIZE, GROWT
OR DECLINE OF THE MARKET. AFFECTED PUBLIC: TOBACCO
INDUSTRY.
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.