Upon renewal of this information collection, FCIC should describe the effect of SSN/EIN reporting on program operations. The practical utility of this information should be demonstrated in the analysis.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1999
11/30/1999
11/30/1996
3,012,800
0
581,000
527,800
0
145,250
0
0
0
The mission of Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, Risk Management, is to deliver services efficiently in order to protect the economic security of American farmers. The information collection requirements of 7 CFR part 400, subparts Q and U, are the requirements of eligibility for the Catastrophic Risk Protection Plan of Insurance (CAT).
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.
Employer Identification Number (EIN)/Social Security Account Numbers (SSN) as Amended