In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection required for the referendum ballot is approved. Should the ballot be approved, OMB will approve the additional information collection requested in the submission. The agency must submit a change worksheet requesting that the additional hours be approved after the referendum has passed. Note: The hours approved also reflect the requested change to the burden associated with the peanut referendum as required by the previous terms of clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2000
11/30/2000
10/31/1999
4,454,673
0
4,451,867
368,574
0
368,124
0
0
0
This is a revision to the Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Programs, which USDA will conduct a referendum to determine whether the issuance of the proposed Blueberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order is favored by a majority of the producers voting in the referendum.
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.
National Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Programs