FNS-52 IS A FORM SUBMITTED BY STATE
AGENCIES TO ORDER USDA-DONATED COMMODITIES. THE FOOD AND NUTRITION
SERVICE AND THE AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND CONSERVATION SERVICE
ALSO USE THE FORM TO FACILITATE THE ORDERING AND SHIPMENT OF
COMMODITIES. THE RECORDED INFORMATION AL SERVES STATISTICAL
PURPOSES, AND ASSISTS IN MEETING PLANNING AND MONITORING
REQUIREMENTS.
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.