FAS needs identical information from the Foreign Market Development (Cooperator Program) and Market Access Program (MAP) applicants and participants to manage, plan, evaluate, and account for the proper and judicious use of public funds.
US Code:
7 USC 5623
Name of Law: Agriculture Trade Act of 1978
US Code:
7 USC 5721
Name of Law: Agriculture Trade Act of 1978
The decrease in the burden hours reflects the decrease in the number of respondents from 71 to 64. The number of respondents decreased because some Participants left the program due to underperformance.
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.