UNDER THE DAIRY EXPORT INCENTIVE
PROGRAM, AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES OWN BY CCC ARE MADE AVAILABLE AS
A BONUS TO U.S. EXPORTERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING EXPORT SALES
OF U.S. DAIRY PRODUCTS IN TARGETED MARKETS. THE OBJECTIVES ARE TO
INCREASE U.S. DAIRY PRODUCT EXPORTS, AND TO ENCOURAGE TRADING
PARTNERS TO BEGIN SERIOUS NEGOTIATIONS ON AGRICULTUR TRADE
PROBLEMS.
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.