In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is improperly
submitted. The agency requested an emergency approval without
providing any explanation as to why an emergency approval is
necessary or how it met the requirements for requesting an
emergency approval in accordance with 5 CFR 1320. It is also
unclear whether the agency has responded to the terms of
clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2002
09/30/2002
10/31/2002
160,497
0
160,497
70,088
0
0
0
0
0
Under the CRP the Secretary is
authorized to enter into long-term contracts with owners and
operators of highly erodible cropland to assist such owners and
operators in conserving and improving the nation's soil, water, and
other natural resources of these farms and ranches by converting
land to less intensive uses.
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.