SECTIONS 5(A) AND 7(F)(1) OF THE U.S. GRAIN STANDARDS ACT AND SECTIONS 203(H) AND 205(A) OF THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT OF 1946 MANDATE THAT, UPON REQUEST OF OTHER BRANCHES OF THE GOVERNMENT, STATE AGENCIES OR PRIVATE INTEREST, USDA SHALL INSPECT, CERTIFY, AND IDENTIFY THE CLASS, QUALITY, QUANTITY, AND CONDITION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS SHIPP OR RECEIVED IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE. ALSO, THAT USDA MAY ENTER SUCH CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED INSPECTORS/SAMPLERS.
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.