SURVEY IS THE ONLY SOURCE OF DATA ON CURRENT COTTON GINNINGS. DATA ARE VITAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) IN PREPARING MONTHL COTTON PRODUCTION FORECASTS, CLASSIFICATION, AND PRODUCTION COST ESTIMATES. DATA ARE USED BY THE ENTIRE COTTON INDUSTRY AND ARE VITAL IN PROVIDING FOR A STABLE MARKET. THE RESPONDENTS ARE COTTON GINNERS.
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.