The peanut program was established to support and stabilize farm prices and income and to adjust production to market needs. Poundage quotas and price support remain in effect as authorized by the Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (the 1996 Act) for 1996-2002 crop years. The peanut program is implemented by the regulations found at 7 CFR 729 and 1446.
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.