SURVEYS PROVIDES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CANNERS' SOURCES, A MEASURE OF THE TOTAL SUPPLY OF SPECIFIED CANNED FOOD ITEMS HELD BY DISTRIBUTORS. WHOLESALE INVENTORIES CONSTITUTE AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN EVALUATING THE SUPPLY OF CANNED FOOD. ADEQUATE SUPPLY INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT TO WHOLESALERS, CANNERS, GROWERS, THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND TO THE PUBLIC. THE DATA ARE IMPORTANT TO USERS IN SETTING THEIR POLICY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, SUCH AS PRICING, STOCKING, SALES
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.