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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
0535-0220
ICR Reference No:
201007-0535-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200703-0535-003
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/NASS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Cotton Ginnings
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
03/02/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/18/2010
Terms of Clearance:
Prior to the commencement of the Cotton Ginning Surveys revised forms distribution, the National Agricultural Statistics Service shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to directions on how to obtain a set of finalized survey forms, including instructions and cover letters, comparable to those provided for the 2007 Census of Agriculture report forms. The final forms and letters shall reflect any changes in the survey year, OMB number expiration date, and NASS or cooperating partner leadership from those submitted for review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2011
Responses
8,820
0
8,795
Time Burden (Hours)
819
0
825
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This survey is the only source for cotton ginnings which are needed by the USDA to prepare monthly and annual cotton production estimates and production cost estimates. Data are used by the cotton industry and are vital in providing a stable market.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
7 USC 3601.1
Name of Law: Freedom of Information Act
US Code:
7 USC 2204
Name of Law: Duties of Secretary
US Code:
13 USC 41
Name of Law: Collection and Publication of Cotton Data
US Code:
13 USC 42
Name of Law: Contents of Reports for Cotton Ginnings
US Code:
13 USC 43
Name of Law: Records and Reports for Cotton Ginnings
US Code:
13 USC 45
Name of Law: Simultaneous Publication of Cotton Reports
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Inormation
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 503
Name of Law: CIPSEA - Confidentiality of Data
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 119
06/22/2010
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 70199
11/17/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Cotton Ginnings
QID 030021, QID 030023, QID, QID 030022, QID 030021, QID 030023, QID 030021
Pre-survey letter and screening form
,
Cotton Ginnings Report August 2010
,
Cotton Ginnings Report September 1, 2009
,
Cotton Ginnings Report September 15, 2009
,
Cotton Ginnings Report October 1, 2009
,
Cotton Ginnings Final Report - Seed Cotton
,
Cotton Ginnings Final Report - Non Seed Cotton
Cotton Ginnings - non-response
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
8,820
8,795
0
0
25
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
819
825
0
0
-6
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This slight change is due to an adjustment in the estimate for the annual average hours for the next three years.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$650,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
David Hancock 202-690-2388 dhancock@nass.usda.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
11/18/2010
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