In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a
period of three years. However, the agency is encouraged to develop
a comprehensive customer service survey that meets the requirements
of the PRA. The customer service related questions currently
included in the information collection request are of limited value
and should be used_on a one time basis to collect preliminary
information for the comprehensive survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2002
05/31/2002
27,000
0
0
2,375
0
0
0
0
0
This information collection supports
the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive data base of U.S.
suppliers and exporters of various agricultural products. U.S.
supplier lists are provided to foreign buyers/importers to
facilitate the purchase of U.S. goods.
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.