PROVIDES DATA TO ESTIMATE CATFISH AND TROUT INVENTORY, MARKETING, PRODUCTION AND WATER AREA IN 12 MAJOR PRODUCING STATES. SURVEY RESULTS WILL BE USDA'S INPUT INTO THE NATIONAL AQUACULTURE PLAN. THIS PLAN WILL DETERMINE ACTION FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD UNDERTAKE TO FURTHER AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT. ESTIMATES ALSO USED BY CATFISH AND TROUT PRODUCERS IN PRODUCTION AND MARKETING DECISIONS.
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).
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(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;
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