In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is not approving the collection at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of all comments related to the information collection requirements contained in the rule and any changes made in response to these comments. In addition, the agency should not attribute increased burden to statutory changes, if the final rule imposes requirements at the agency's discretions. Finally, the agency should provide an accurate breakdown of the burden reporting and recordkeeping burden in the ROCIS system.
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To implement a voluntary labeling program to enable qualifying biobased products to be labeled with U.S.D.A. Certified Biobased Product label.
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.
Form 2904-1 Voluntary Labeling Program for Certified Biobased Products
Vol_Labeling_Biobased_SuptStmt_7-31-09.doc
Spreadsheet Voluntary Labeling Biobased Prod.xlsx
Voluntary Labeling Program for Certified Biobased Products