In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years. The agency is reminded that changes in respondents due to
other than specific agency actions should be recorded as
adjustments rather than program changes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2004
03/31/2004
03/31/2001
10,417
0
11,610
1,065
0
1,168
0
0
0
This survey is the only source for
cotton ginnings which are needed by the USDA to prepare monthly and
annual cotton production estimates and production cost estimates.
Data are used by the cotton industry and are vital in providing a
stable market.
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.