THE NONRESPONSE SAMPLE SURVEY WILL BE
USED TO PROVIDE STATE ESTIMATES THE NUMBER OF FARMS INCLUDED IN THE
MAIL LIST NONRESPONSE UNIVERSE FOR THE 1992 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE.
THE ESTIMATES WILL BE USED TO ACCOUNT FOR CENSUS NONRESPONDENT FARM
OPERATIONS IN 1992 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE STATE AND COUNTY
ESTIMATES. APPROXIMATELY 20,000 FARM OPERATIONS WILL BE
SURVEYED.
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.