This collection
is approved for three years. Should the agency complete the study
before this collection expires, please submit an 83D to discontinue
the collection. GIPSA has agreed that the results of this study
cannot be generalized for all industries and are only
representative of the respondents and will make this clear in all
reports.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2008
10/31/2008
268
0
0
29,120
0
0
0
0
0
The Secretary is required to obtain
information to complete a broad study of marketing practices in the
entire livestock and meat industries.
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.