No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
08/23/2008
08/15/2008
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2009
12/31/2009
12/31/2009
625,172
0
525,172
143,003
0
115,638
0
0
0
Provides state and national acreage, yield, and production estimates for selected field crops. Weekly crop progress and condition reports are provided during the growing season. Production estimates are used in marketing decisions that affect the nation's food supply.
US Code:
7 USC 2204
Name of Law: Duties of Secretary
Renewal submission sample figure of 300,000 was based on the previous 2 year's sample size. This increase adjustment reflects the actual 2008 sample size of 400,000 for County Estimates.
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.