In accordance with 5 CFR 1320 the revision of the information collection is approved. Upon renewal of the package, the agency shall clarify in its justification statement whether the forms approved under 0563-0053 are submitted to RMA or whether other mechanisms are used by RMA to collect the information required to properly administer the program. RMA should also describe the information collection process in sufficient detail to allow the reader to determine whether insured parties submit information to insurance agents or to RMA. For information submitted to insurance agents, RMA must clarify whether agents transmit all information supplied or whether RMA requires only specific portions of information.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2001
04/30/2001
04/30/2001
3,465,518
0
3,465,057
1,128,527
0
1,128,383
0
0
0
The onion crop insurance provisions propose to: 1) Modify stage guarantees and to provide reference to stage guarantee percentage as shown in the special provisions; 2) allow optional units by section or section equivalent if provided for in the special provisions; 3) clarify the amount of production to count when damaged production is sold after the insurance provider has previously determined that the crop was 100 percent damaged; and 4) limit prevented planting coverage to 45 percent of the production guarantee for timely planted acreage.
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.