In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB notes that GIPSA plans to ensure public access to electronic form submission for this collection by December, 2011.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2011
39,934
0
39,934
318,630
0
318,630
0
0
0
The purpose of this collection is to provide business transaction safeguards that are necessary to protect financial interests and trade practices of livestock producers and poultry growers and others in the livestock, meatpacking, and poultry industries.
US Code:
7 USC 181-229
Name of Law: Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921
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.