Upon revision or
extension of this docket, the agency shall provide analysis of
similar collections and disseminations by private entities and
demonstrate that this ICR does not substantially duplicate
them.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2000
01/31/2000
02/28/1997
234,000
0
234,000
7,020
0
7,020
0
0
0
Livestock and meat market news is
provided at the request of the livestock and meat industry and is
used extensively by industry, government, universities, and
economists to make production marketing decisions and market
projections. Trade information collected is confidential.
Respondents are members of livestock and meat industries, including
packers, processors, brokers, and retailers.
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.