The information provided allows for the determination of whether a product can be designated as a biobased product and qualify or the preferred procurement program under which Federal agencies are required to purchase biobased products, with limited exceptions.
There is an adjustment decrease of 63 responses and 6,587 burden hours. Information is collected one time, and as the program matures, manufacturers from whom USDA collects the information will continue to decrease as most biobased product categories have been designated.
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.