In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved for three years. Upon resubmission, or sooner, the agency should either provide respondents with the opportunity to file the data electronically or explain why electonic collection and verification of the data are not possible.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2002
10/31/2002
07/31/1999
27,336
0
27,630
5,421
0
4,032
0
0
0
Provides data to prepare estimates of production, disposition, and income derived from eggs, chickens, and turkeys. The comprehensive series of surveys keeps the Government, health officials, and poultry industry abreast of current status and coming changes.
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.