FAS requires the information within this package for purposes of operating and maintaining the Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole programs in a judicious manner. FAS uses the information gathered from grant recipients, freight forwarders, ship owners, and survey companies to actively monitor and evaluate grants.
US Code:
7 USC 1431
Name of Law: Agricultural Act of 1949
US Code:
7 USC 17360
Name of Law: Food for Progress Act of 1985
US Code:
7 USC 1736o-1
Name of Law: Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
The reduction in burden hours is attributable to the increased use of electronic systems and improved clarity in solicitations for proposals that have reduced the submission of low-quality or non-responsive proposals.
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.