In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is cleared for a period
of 18 months. However, the agency must provide to OMB instructions
for all forms. Upon resubmission, they must also provide further
explanation of their plans to comply with GPEA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2003
03/31/2003
206,250
0
0
251,153
0
0
0
0
0
The information collections required
by 7 CFR Part 12 are necessary to determine eligibility to receive
payments from programs administered by agencies of USDA
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.