The information
is approved in accordance with 5 CFR 1320. However, the agency is
reminded that submission of an ICR to OMB does not constitue OMB
approval of the collection of information. Any collection of
information submitted for approval in this package should not be
collected until OMB approval occurs. Collection before OMB approval
is a violation of the PRA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1999
07/31/1999
105,000
0
0
26,250
0
0
0
0
0
This information is needed to
administer SHOP. The information will be gathered from producers of
hog operations to determine the number of eligible hogs marketed
from July 1, 1998, through December 31, 1998, and to determine
eligibility.
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.