In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection request is approved for
three years provided that the agency provides further detail to OMB
on the expected response rate, on the specific methosds that will
be used to achieve the response rate, and on the design and method
for conducting the survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2003
10/31/2003
21,720
0
0
3,658
0
0
0
0
0
Provides inventory numbers of breeding
females and pig crop, which are indications of future supplies.
Used for policy, production, and marketing decisions.
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.