The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking a three-year extension for its ongoing annual collection and publication of cotton ginning data.
US Code:
13 USC 41
Name of Law: Collection and Publication of Cotton Data
US Code:
7 USC 3601.1
Name of Law: Freedom of Information Act
US Code:
13 USC 42
Name of Law: Contents of Reports for Cotton Ginnings
US Code:
13 USC 43
Name of Law: Records and Reports for Cotton Ginnings
US Code:
13 USC 45
Name of Law: Simultaneous Publication of Cotton Reports
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Inormation
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 435 301
Name of Law: CIPSEA - Confidentiality of Data
US Code:
7 USC 2204(a)
Name of Law: Duties of Secretary
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.
Cotton Ginnings - non-response