The use of electronic technology that reduces burden on respondents should be categorized as a program change.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2007
12/31/2007
12/31/2004
1,238,318
0
2,494,098
159,151
0
396,937
0
0
0
Sec. 5(a) & 7(f)(1) of USGSA and Secs. 203(h) & 205(a) of AMA mandate that upon request of other branches of the Government, State agencies, or private interests, USDA shall inspect, certify & identify the class, quality, quantity & condition of agricultural products shipped or received in interstate & foreign commerce. Also, that USDA may enter contracts to provide services.
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.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements (US Grain Standards Act and Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946)