The USDA LRP Program adds another
mechanism to deliver food assistance to the federal programs
currently providing assistance and aims to support development
activities to strengthen the capacity of food-insecure developing
countries and address the cause of chronic food insecurity. Other
objectives of the Program are to support the consumption of locally
produced food and strengthen local value chains and all associated
procurement activities and may intervene in emergency
situations.
Burden hours are increased from
the original submission because the original numbers were estimated
numbers as the program was just getting started in 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.