Stocks data are used by the Department
of Agriculture to administer various programs; including foreign
trade, marketing, nutrition, economic and administration of farm
programs.
US Code:
7 USC
2204 Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary
US Code: 18
USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Information
US Code: 7 USC
2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code: 7 USC 951 - 958 Name of Law: Peanut
Statistics Act
Program change is due to the
changing of the Peanut surveys from voluntary to mandatory. The
changes to agency's estimates are due to reduction in sample size
and reduction in the estimated amount of time it takes to complete
several of the questionnaires.
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.