FORM ASCS-177 IS USED TO RECORD FARM ALLOTMENT, QUOTA, OR ACREAGE BASE THAT HAS BEEN POOLED FOR THE FARM OWNER WHO HAS BEEN DISPLACED THROUGH EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. FORM ASCS-178 IS USED TO TRANSFER THE ALLOTMENT, QUOTA, OR ACREAGE BASE FROM THE POOL TO FARMLAND ACQUIRED BY THE DISPLACED OWNER WITHIN THREE YEARS OF THE DATE OF DISPLACEMENT.
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.