This information
collection is approved. However, OMB expects the agency to consider
more fully how information technology might be used in this
information collection. In addition, OMB requests that the agency
actively consults with persons outside the agency to minimize the
burden of this information collection on respondents.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2001
01/31/2001
12/31/1997
14,770
0
14,380
4,700
0
4,626
0
0
0
Contractors, vendors, and steamship
companies submit competitive offers for agricultural commodities
and services. This enables FSA to evaluate offers impartially and
purchase commodities and services to meet domestic export programs
needs. Vendors submit shipping logs allowing FSA to expedite
shipments to meet vessel sailing dates.
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.