Justification for Change of Worksheet

Change of Worksheet

OMB No. 0581-0177

April 2008

Revision of Tart Cherry Forms

The Tart Cherry Industry Administrative Committee made slight revisions to the three forms listed below. These changes in burden will reduce the currently approved burden for this collection from 853 burden hours, to 843 burden hours for a decrease in -10 burden hours. These changes do not involve informal rulemaking.

Form CIAB 3, “Sales/Inventory Report”, has been revised as follows:

The report for the period July 1 through August 30 (due on September 10) has been omitted, because the report is due too soon after harvest, the information is not accurate. Under “Frozen”, a category for “Drying Stock” has been added to give the industry information on what frozen products are used for drying cherries. Additional information was added relating to inter-handler transfers and repacks for clarification purposes to the industry.

The number of responses has decreased from 5 to 4 per respondent, decreasing the current burden from 83.20 burden hours, to 66.56 burden hours. (40 respondents x 4 responses x .416 hours per response). This is a decrease of -16.64 burden hours.

Form CIAB 4, “Handler Reserve Plan and Final Pack Report”, has been revised as follows:

On the back of this form, a category entitled “Drying Stock” was added under “Frozen” to be consistent with Form CIAB 3. Other minor housekeeping changes were made for clarification purposes. There is no change in burden due to these changes.

Form CIAB 5B, “Inventory Location Report”, has been revised as follows:

The handler’s address is no longer required on the form. A column was added to indicate the “Producing Handler’s” name, if another handler is holding the product.

The number of responses has increased from 14 to 15 per respondent, increasing the current burden from 92.96 burden hours, to 99.60 burden hours. (40 respondents x 15 responses per respondent x .1660 burden hours). This will result in an increase of +6.64 burden hours.