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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
0535-0226
ICR Reference No:
201107-0535-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200605-0535-001
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/NASS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
2012 Census of Agriculture
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
10/19/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/24/2011
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
Responses
7,759,300
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
2,545,498
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The census of agriculture conducted every 5 years is the only source of consistent, comparable agricultural data at the county, state, and national levels. It collects important information on the number and size of farms, land use, production expenses, value of production, land values, and crop and livestock production, as well as key demographic data on farm operators not available from any other source. These data are critical to the agricultural community, including local, state and federal governments, farmer organization, marketing associations, cooperatives, agricultural experiment stations, land-grant
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
7 USC 2204(a)
Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information
US Code:
7 USC 3601.1
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 503(a)
Name of Law: CIPSEA
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 13 3501
Name of Law: Paperwork Reduction Act
US Code:
7 USC 2204(g)
Name of Law: Authority of Secretary of Agriculture to Conduct Census of Agriculture
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:
76 FR 95
05/17/2011
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 52303
08/22/2011
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
2012 Census of Agriculture
12-A101, 12-A1(PR), 12-A200, 02-A1 (CNMI), 12-A1(GU), 12-A1(USAS), 21012018, 12-A107, 12 -A1 (USVI), 12-A1(PR)
2012 Census of Agriculture (US Version)
,
2012 National Agricultural Classification Survey
,
2012 Census of Agriculture - American Indian
,
2012 Census of Agriculture (Hawaii Version)
,
2012 Census of Agriculture (Northern Mariana Islands Version)
,
2012 Census of Agriculture (US Virgin Islands)
,
2012 Census of Agriculture (Guam Version)
,
2013 Census of Agriculture - American Samoa
,
2012 Census of Agriculture (Puerto Rico)
,
Censo de Agricultura de Puerto Rico: 2012
Census of Agriculture 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
7,759,300
0
0
7,759,300
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,545,498
0
0
2,545,498
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Since the 2012 Census of Agriculture information collection is a reinstatement of a previously retired docket, there is no current inventory of burden hours.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$48,130,000
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?
No
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:
08/24/2011
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