In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 18
months. Upon resubmission, the agency should reconsider whether and
how race and ethnicity information should be collected from
respondents in light of the USDA-wide effort to standardize
collection of this information and reduce redundant reporting.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2005
09/30/2005
10,000
0
0
6,700
0
0
0
0
0
It is a requirement of the Farm
Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 that the Secretary
prepare a report of election. The best way to obtain this
information is through a set of questions, which has been added to
the FSA-669-A, Nomination Form for County Committee
Election.
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.