This information
collection is approved for three years. The agency is reminded to
submit any new forms or new versions of forms to OMB prior to
dissemination. In addition, AMS must submit to OMB annual progress
reports at the end of calendar years 2001, 2002, and 2003. The
reports will include a summary of rulemaking actions which will
affect the reporting requirements contained in this information
collection, the reason for the burden change, and the change in
burden hours. The reports will also identify information collection
activities anticipated for the next calendar year with estimates of
burden hours and an explanation for changes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2004
07/31/2004
07/31/2001
4,395,969
0
4,454,673
354,066
0
369,750
0
0
0
Revision to the Research, Promotin,
and Consumer Information Programs, to incorporate changes to the
Act, which is among the proposed to the Order.
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.