Provides data on the number of mink
pelts produced by color, class, and number of females bred to
produce kits the following year. Estimates are based on complete
enumeration. Estimates are used by Government and industry sources
in production and marketing decisions.
US Code:
7 USC
2204 Name of Law: Duties of Secretary
US Code: 7 USC
2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code: 18
USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure
There is an increase of 45
hours, of which 1 hour is a program change for the addition of a
new questionnaire that will be going to Mink Dealers to collect
price data. The remaining is due to the inclusion of burden for the
pre-survey letter/publicity materials along with the multiple
mailings for non-respondents.
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.