Next time this
docket is revised or renewed, the agency must evaluate the
retention period for recordkeeping requirements. If the agency
continues to request OMB approval of the requirement of over three
years of record retention, the agency must thoroughly demonstrate
the practical utility of those requirements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2000
02/29/2000
14,892
0
0
26,458
0
0
0
0
0
The Secretary of Agriculture and
Commodity Credit Corporation have authority to make price support
available to cooperatives on behalf of their members through both
commodity statutes and the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter
Act. Cooperative eligibility requirements form the basis for
information collections.
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.