In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR 1320, this information collection has been approved for 1 year. Should ASCS choose to resubmit this information collectio they should include a review of the practical utility of encouraging the reporting of the total acreage planted (including non-program). Also, USDA should review the required listing of any program acreage beyond the acreage dedicated to the Acreage Reduction Program or for which payments are actually being made.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1992
06/30/1992
06/30/1991
1,726,000
0
1,696,000
426,500
0
424,000
0
0
0
INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE WHICH PRODUCERS CONTRACT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FEED GRAIN, RICE, UPLAND COTTON, AND WHEAT PROGRAMS, HOW TO COMPUTE THEIR PAYMENTS, AND REDUCE THEIR ACREAGE CONSERVATION RESERVE REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION IS ALSO USED T COMPUTE ACREAGES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTEGRATED FARM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
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.