Approval is contingent upon implementation within the burden hour llowance of the information collection budget.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1984
03/31/1984
12/31/1982
350
0
250
700
0
500
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY WAS BEGUN IN 1926 TO PROVIDE DATA ON CONFECTIONERY SALES TO A NUMBER OF FEDERAL AGENCIES. THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE USES THE DATA IN ITS DIETARY AND NUTRITIONAL STUDIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE USES IT TO MEASURE THE IMPACT OF CACAO BEAN IMPORTS IN THE BALANCE OF PAYMENTS.
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.