AMS is proposing information
collection requirements for a one- time yearly application
submission by approximately 20 farmers/ vendors that participate in
the USDA Farmers Market in Washington, DC from June-October. The
application will provide AMS with participant contacts information,
farm location, type of farming operation, type of products grown,
and business practices, incl insurance coverage. Application info
is used to operate the Farmers Market safely & efficiently
& ensure a balanced product mix of fruits, vegetables, herbs
& other products.
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.