Exemptions for specified imported commodities from grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements require certain safeguard procedures. Importers and receivers of exempt commodities must complete a form to certify that the exempt shipment will only be used for exempt purposes.
US Code:
7 USC 601-674
Name of Law: Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937
The difference is because in the previous renewal, burden numbers were compiled based on the highest number of respondents and responses per respondent for all three years added together, instead of averages per year. The 2017 estimates are calculated by taking the raw annual data collected from inspections on Sec. 8e crops entering the U.S. market and finding the three-year averages.
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.