This information collection is approved for three years. The agency is reminded to submit any new forms or new versions of forms to OMB prior to dissemination. In addition, MOAB must submit to OMB annual progress reports at the end of calendar years 2001, 2002, and 2003. The reports will include a summary of rulemaking actions which will affect the reporting requirements contained in this information collection, the reason for the burden change, and the change in burden hours. The reports will also identify information collection activities anticipated for the next calendar year with estimates of burden hours and an explanation for changes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2004
07/31/2004
04/30/2003
37,078
0
10,338
11,642
0
2,978
0
0
0
Orders/Agreements become effective only after public hearings are held in accordance with formal rulemaking procedures specified by the Act. Orders/Agreements can authorize the issuance of grade, size, quality, maturity, inspection requirements, pack and container requirements, pooling volume regulations. Some may also provide authority for research and development to be conducted.
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.
Generic OMB Fruit Crops, Marketing Order Administration Branch