In accordance
with 5 CRF 1320, the information collection [CCC-320, CCC-320-1,
and CCC-321] is approved for a period of three years. However, we
are witholding approval of CCC-322 and CCC-323 until the agency can
provide OMB with evidence of their practical utility. For the
approved forms, the agency must also provide to OMB instructions
for the forms.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2004
08/31/2004
02/29/2004
30,970
0
42,825
37,257
0
31,701
0
0
0
This is a regular submission of an
approved collection to an approved progrm as a result of expansion
and changes of the pilot program as mandated in the Agricultural
Risk Protection Act of 2000. This information is to be used by RMA
in verifying compliance of participating producers and brokers, and
evaluating the effectiveness of put options as a risk management
tool for dairy farmers.
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.