AN INFORMATION DATA BASE FOR PESTICIDE
USE AND CROPPING PRACTICES NEED TO BE DEVELOPED SO PROGRAMS AND
FARMER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES CAN BE ADDRESSED. WATER QUALITY AND
FOOD SAFETY ARE ISSUES EVERYONE IS CONCERNED ABOUT AND DATA IS
NEEDED. THE PUBLIC HAS EXPRESSED THROUGH CONGRESS A DESIRE TO
ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.
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.