The use of
electronic technology that reduces burden on respondents should be
categorized as a program change.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2007
12/31/2007
12/31/2004
1,238,318
0
2,494,098
159,151
0
396,937
0
0
0
Sec. 5(a) & 7(f)(1) of USGSA and
Secs. 203(h) & 205(a) of AMA mandate that upon request of other
branches of the Government, State agencies, or private interests,
USDA shall inspect, certify & identify the class, quality,
quantity & condition of agricultural products shipped or
received in interstate & foreign commerce. Also, that USDA may
enter contracts to provide services.
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.