This survey is the only source for
cotton ginnings which are needed by the USDA to prepare monthly and
annual cotton production estimates and production cost estimates.
Data are used by the cotton industry and are vital in providing a
stable market.
US Code:
7 USC
2204 Name of Law: Duties of Secretary
The annual burden for Cotton
Ginnings is estimated to be 825 hours, down 15 hours from the
current inventory of 840. This is due to the declining number of
ginning operations more than off-setting the specific additional
allowance for the advance letter, record book, and Web instruction
sheet.
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.