Request for the renewal of this docket
for three years to collect 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. One additional question was
added to the producer’s questionnaire asking for either total price
of pelts sold or average price for pelts sold.
The adjustments to the number
of responses and burden hours are due to a correction for the
underreporting of respondents who refused multiple times (mail and
phone attempts).
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.