OMB requests agency supply revised version of Form CAG-1A clarifying confidentiality issue as discussed in telephone conversation on 6/2/87
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1990
03/31/1990
06/30/1987
26,767
0
34,980
1,716
0
4,198
0
0
0
SURVEY IS THE ONLY SOURCE OF DAT ON CURRENT COTTON GINNINGS. DATA ARE NEEDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) IN MAKING TIMELY COTTON PRODUCTION, CLASSIFICATION, AND PRODUCTION COST ESTIMATES. DATA ARE USED BY THE ENTIRE COTTON INDUSTRY AND ARE VITAL IN PROVIDING FOR A STABLE MARKET.
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.