For the 2002-2003 season only,
shipments of small quantities of tree run citrus are exempt from
grade, size, and assessment requirements of the Florida Citrus
marketing order. The Citrus Administrative Committee will collect
information on the number of growers shipping their own tree run
Florida citrus fruit into interstate commerce during the regulation
period and volume of tree run fruit shipped. The information will
also enable the committee to evaluate the information and determine
grower compliance with the regulations and assist the committe and
USDA with oversight and planning.
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.