In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved until
December 2001. However, the Agency must correct their questions on
race and ethnicity to be consistent with OMB's guidelines.
Specifically, the agency must provide the correct category for
Alaska natives.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
16,950
0
0
8,355
0
0
0
0
0
To evaluate the factors affecting
content, design and format of the 2002 Census of Agriculture
questionnaire as well as measure respondent burden, determine
availability of data, and test processing alternatives.
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.