New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Approved without change
09/24/1991
07/26/1991
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1994
09/30/1994
15,000
0
0
5,000
0
0
0
0
0
THE CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE IS THE ONLY SOURCE OF AGRICULTURE DATA COMPARABLE AND CONSISTENT AT NATIONAL, STATE, AND COUNTY LEVELS. THE FIVE-YEAR CENSUS PROVIDES DATA FOR THE AGRICULTURE ECONOMY FOR BENCHMARKING MORE FREQUENT SAMPLE SURVEYS, EVALUATING GOVERNMENT FARM POLICIES AND PROGRAMS, AND ASSESSING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE.
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.