Growers who want to be compensated for
losses due to the removal of citrus trees from their property must
apply for payment for recovery of lost production income. This can
be done by completing an Application for Citrus Canker Lost
Production Payment PPQ Form 653R. When the completed application is
submitted, it should be accompanied by a copy of the public order
(typically an IFO) that directed the destruction of the certified
nursery stock and its accompanying inventory.
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.