in accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. However, the Agency is reminded that the collection of acreage reports which are required for this program are not approved. Should the Agency request a further extension of the information collection in the future, all of the information collections required by the program must have current OMB approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2002
10/31/2002
306,282
0
0
11,002
0
0
0
0
0
The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to make loans and loan deficiency payments available to eligible producers on eligible cotton. Producers are required to meet certain eligibility requirements to ensure the integrity of the program so only eligible producers receive loans and LDPs.
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.