In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years. However, the agency must provide to OMB response rates for
individual surveys and, where necessary, plans to improve response
rates or discontinue surveys. The agency should also provide to OMB
current copies of each survey that will be used during the period
of approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2004
11/30/2004
11/30/2001
43,782
0
49,719
8,794
0
14,137
0
0
0
Provides data used to estimate crop
acreage, yield production, utilization, price, and value of fruit,
nut, and Hawaii tropical crops in states with significant
commercial production. These estimates are used by farmers,
processors, market orders, and government officials.
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.