APHIS has offered compensation as part
of our karnal bunt regulatory program since the 1995-1996 crop
season. APHIS pays compensation in order to reduce the economic
impact of our karnal bunt quarantine on wheat producers and other
individuals, and to help obtain their cooperation in our karnal
bunt eradication efforts. (Note: The 2001 increase in burden
resulted from changing the final rule to apply to the 1999-2000
crop season and all subsequent seasons, rather than to only the
1999-2000 crop season.)
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.