OMB is approving this collection for one year. In requesting an extension for this collection, USDA should report any changes made in response to the 2006 PART evaluation. In supporting its request for an extension, USDA should use quantifiable data to support the claim that the information collected is useful. In addition, the agency should investigate and report on sampling techniques that could replace the current practice of calling each respondent for daily price information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2007
07/31/2007
07/31/2006
3,626,610
0
3,663,030
119,787
0
120,964
0
0
0
Fruit and Vegetable Market News reports are authorized by Law U.S.C. 1621 to collect and diseminate marketing information on an area basis. Data is used by the Fruit and Vegetable trade as guides in making marketing decisions. Respondents are firms that buy, sell, store, or produce fruit and vegetable products.
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.