The information collection is need for
FSA to determine the cotton ginning cost-share payment based upon
the number of bales ginned and the producer's share n the ginned
bales. FSA requires each cotton producer to submit an application
form to FSA as specified by FSA.
This information
collection is needed for FSA to identify eligible producers
requesting cotton ginning cost-share assistance. FSA requires each
cotton producer to submit an application to FSA. Cotton producers
will be required to report the number acres planted to cotton for
the 2015 crop year, and their respective share in the cotton acres.
CCC expects to disburse funds to eligible cotton producers before
September 30, 2016. The funds available announced in this NOFA will
not be subject to sequestration if the funds are obligated by CCC
during fiscal year 2016. FSA is requesting emergency approval of
the new information collection package by June 7, 2016.
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.