In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for two
years. Upon resubmission of the collection, the agency must provide
an evaluation of the usefulness of the the information to producers
focusing on the issues raised by commenters on this ICR. The agency
should also provide at least three names of individuals or
organizations contacted during this evaluation. The agency should
also reassess the burden imposed in light of its evaluation of the
practical utility of the information and provide at least three
names of individuals or entities that have been consulted about the
burden imposed on them by this information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2004
10/31/2004
10/31/2002
135,824
0
135,824
24,414
0
24,440
0
0
0
The information collected will serve
as the basis for livestock and livestock product market news report
utilized by the industry for markting purposes.
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.