The rulemaking
plan for the Farmland Protection Program has chang ed since the
submission of this emergency package. The regular submission should
update rule-related discussions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1996
12/31/1996
16,500
0
0
43,450
0
0
0
0
0
CCC programs EQIP, WHIP and FPP
require land management or struc- tural practices to be adopted to
addres a natural resource con- cern such as nonpoint pollution,
development of wildlife habitat or erosion reduction for enrolled
land. These measures may be eligible for cost-share or incentive
payments. Country FSA com- mittees are responsible for approving or
disapproving contracts and dispensing payments.
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.