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View Generic ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
0535-0248
ICR Reference No:
201601-0535-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201303-0535-005
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 with change
Conclusion Date:
04/01/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/25/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2019
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2016
Responses
25,000
0
25,000
Time Burden (Hours)
15,000
0
15,000
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:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 503(a)
Name of Law: CIPSEA
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality
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:
80 FR 230
12/01/2015
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 9422
02/25/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
13
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Ag Labor Cognitive Testing
QID 150028, QID 150028
Draft Contractor/Broker Agricultural Labor Survey
,
Draft Operator Agricultural Labor Survey
Audio and Video Recording of Respondents Consent Forms
AID, QID
Audio Recording Consent Form
,
Video Recording Consent Form
Census of Aquaculture Cognitive Testing
AQ-100
2018 Census of Aquaculture
Cognitive Testing for Farmers Market Survey
QID, QID
DRAFT Questions for Farmers Market Survey
,
Farmers Market - Potential Probe Questions for Cognitive Interviews
Eye Tracking
QID
Eye Tracking Questionnaire
Farmers Feedback
QID
Farmers Feedback Focus Group Discussion Guide
Generic Testing - Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey
13-A621, QID
Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey (FRIS) - Potential probe questions for cognitive interviews
,
2013 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey
Generic Testing - General Goat Management Survey
QID
General Goat Management Questionnaire
Generic Testing - SCOPE Confidentiality Testing
Generic Testing - Scoping Interviews for Prices Paid Surveys
QID 050601, QID 050704, QID 051029, QID 051030, QID 050801
Prices Paid for New Tractors and Farm Machinery (M2)
,
Prices Paid for Feed
,
Prices Paid for Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals FP3
,
Retail Seed Price Inquiry
,
Prices Paid for Fuels
Irrigation Organizations - Cognitive Testing
June Area Survey - Mobile Mapping Test
QID
June Area Frame - Section D for IN and NC
Local Foods
QID, QID, QID 153835
Attachment A - Local Food Marketing
,
Attachment B Local Food Marketing Practices Study
,
2015 Local Food Marketing Practices Survey
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
25,000
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
15,000
15,000
0
0
0
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:
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:
02/25/2016
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