THE STANDARDIZATION AND GRADING PROGRAMS FOR FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, EDIBLE NUTS, PEANUTS AND MISCELLANEOUS RELATED PRODUCTS ARE AUTHORIZED UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT OF 1946. GRADING SERVICE IS AVAILABLE IN ALL SHIPPING AREAS UNDER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT AND THE COOPERATING AGENCIES. THESE REGULATIONS ARE NECESSARY IN ORDER THAT UNIFORMITY BE OBTAINED IN PROVIDING THE SERVICES AS REQUIRED BY THE ACT.
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.