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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
0535-0248
ICR Reference No:
201303-0535-005
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201209-0535-001
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/NASS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Generic Clearance of Survey Improvement Projects
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:
04/29/2013
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/18/2013
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2016
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2014
Responses
25,000
0
7,000
Time Burden (Hours)
15,000
0
4,950
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The primary objectives of the National Agricultural Statistics Service are to prepare and issue State and National estimates of crop production, livestock production, economic statistics, and environmental statistics related to agriculture and also to conduct the Census of Agriculture. This request will allow NASS to rigorously develop, test, and evaluate its survey instruments and methodologies as part of an on-going initiative to improve NASS surveys as recommended by both its own guidelines and those of OMB.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 503(a)
Name of Law: CIPSEA
US Code:
7 USC 2204
Name of Law: General Authority
US Code:
7 USC 3601.1
Name of Law: General Statement of Public Information
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:
77 FR 244
12/19/2012
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
78 FR 16647
03/18/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
8
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Baltimore Urban Agriculture Study
QID-R
2015 Urban Agriculture Pilot Study-Revised
Census of Agriculture - Generic Testing
Version 1
Census of Agriculture
Census of Aquaculture Cognitive Testing
QID
2013 Census of Aquaculture TEST
Generic Testing for Ag Labor
QID 150028
Agricultural Labor Survey - October, 2015
Generic Testing of CAIR
QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID
Dry Mill Producers of Ethanol - September 2014
,
Wet Mill Producers of Ehanol - September 2014
,
Animal and Vegetable Fats and Oils Stocks - September 2014
,
Oilseeds Beans and Nuts - September 2014
,
Fats and Oils Renderers - September 2014
,
Animal and Vegetable Fats and Oils (Consumption and Stocks) - September 2014
,
Animal and Vegetable Fats and Oils (Production, Consumption, and Stocks) - September 2014
,
Cotton in Public Storage - July 2015
,
Cotton Manmade Fiber and Raw Linters - July 2015
,
Flour Milling Products - September 2014
,
Animal and Vegetable Fats and Oils Operation Profile
,
Cotton in Public Storage Operation Profile
,
Cotton Manmade Fiber Staple and Raw Linters Operation Profile
,
Flour Milling Products Operation Profile
,
Oilseeds, Beans and Nuts Operation Profile
,
Wet and Dry Mill Producers of Ethanol Operation Profile
,
Cotton in Public Storage - September 2014
,
Cotton Manmade Fiber and Raw Linters - September 2014
Generic Testing of June Area Survey
QID 090501
2014 June Agricultural Survey - PA
Mini Supporting Statement for Generic Testing of 2017 Census of Agriculture
QID
US 2014 Census of Agriculture Test
Prices Paid - Generic Testing
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
25,000
7,000
0
18,000
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
15,000
4,950
0
10,050
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:
The increase in burden hours and number of respondents are both due to program changes. NASS plans to conduct many more tests in the upcoming years to find ways to improve questionnaires along with ways to reduce sampling and potential sampling errors.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,000,000
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:
03/18/2013
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