THE FRESH CUT FLOWERS AND FRESH CUT
GREENS PROMOTION AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT OF 1993 WAS SIGNED
INTO LAW ON DECEMBER 14, 1993. SIMILAR TO OTHER RESEARCH,
PROMOTION, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION PROGRAMS, IT WILL USE
INFORMATION COLLECTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMPLIANCE PURPOSES.
AFFECTED PUBLIC ARE QUALIFIED HANDLERS AND EXEMPT
HANDLERS.
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.