THE AGRICULTURE ACT OF 1949, AS AMENDED, PROVIDES FOR THE MAKING OF LO DEFICIENCY PAYMENTS ON ELIGIBLE COMMODITIES. FORMS REQUIRED FOR REQUESTING THESE PAYMENTS ARE USED BY PRODUCERS WISHING TO OBTAIN A LO DEFICIENCY PAYMENT INSTEAD OF A PRICE SUPPORT LOAN ON ELIGIBLE PRODUCTION. THE COMPLETED APPLICATION IS USED BY STATE AND COUNTY ASC COMMITTEES WHEN REVIEWING A LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENT REQUEST.
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.