The revisionson
to the information collection is approved in accordance with 5 CFR
1320. The terms of clearance set in May, 1999 are still
outstanding.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2001
04/30/2001
04/30/2001
3,453,911
0
3,465,518
1,124,373
0
1,128,527
0
0
0
Summary of changes that are being
proposed: Forage Production - allow optional units, allow
year-around coverage in some counties in California, allow direct
marketing, etc. Forage seeding - allow replanting payment in
California in specific instances, allow increased replanting
payments if specified in the special provisions, added cancellation
and termination dates for California and South Dakota,
etc.
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.