To allow the public to request from
the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) research data, models,
materials, and publications as well as registration for scientific
studies and events on line.
US Code:
7 USC
2.65 Name of Law: Agricultural Research Service
The number of respondents and
responses increased from 5,000 to 8,750. The burden hours have
increased from 250 to 437.50. This increase is due to the
availability of more software models to download through the ARS
website.
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.