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OMB Control No:
0596-0078
ICR Reference No:
202105-0596-003
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201806-0596-002
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/FS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
National Woodland Owner Survey
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:
03/30/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/21/2021
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2025
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2022
Responses
3,558
0
5,416
Time Burden (Hours)
2,118
0
2,198
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The NWOS helps policy analysts and resource managers better understand the composition, behavior and needs of private woodland owners in the United States.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 99 - 198 1770
Name of Law: Food Security Act of 1985
PL:
Pub.L. 95 - 307 3
Name of Law: Forest and Range Land Renewable Resources Act of 1978
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 278 3
Name of Law: Forest and Range Land Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974
PL:
Pub.L. 105 - 185 253
Name of Law: Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998
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:
86 FR 13520
03/09/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 58249
10/21/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
National Woodland Owner Survey - Individuals & Households
None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None
V. NWOS Long Form
,
VI NWOS Short Form
,
VII NWOS Telephone Interview Guide
,
VIII NWOS State Form
,
IX NWOS Climate Change Science Module
,
X NWOS Invasive Plants Science Module
,
XI NWOS Wildfire Science Module
,
XII NWOS Landowner Decision Making Science Module
,
XIII NWOS Forest Owner Values Science Module
,
XVIII NWOS Urban Survey
,
XIX NWOS Face to Face Interview Guide
,
XXI NWOS Urban Telephone Survey Guide
,
XXXIV NWOS Focus Group Screener Guide
,
XXXVI NWOS Focus Group Topic Guide
,
XXXVII NWOS Caribbean Islands Focus Group Topic Guide
,
XXXVIII NWOS Cognitive Interview Screener Guide
National Woodland Owner Survey - Private Sector
None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None
V NWOS Long Form
,
VI NWOS Short Form
,
VII NWOS Telephone Survey Guide
,
VIII NWOS State Form
,
IX Climate Change Science Module
,
X NWOS Invasive Plants Science Module
,
X! NWOS Wildfire Science Module
,
XII NWOS Landowner Decision Making Science Module
,
XIII NWOS Forest Owner Values Science Module
,
Urban Survey
,
XIX NWOS Urban Face to Face Interview Guide
,
XXI NWOS Urban Telephone Survey Guide
,
XXVI NWOS Corporate Survey
,
XXVII NWOS Corporate Telephone Interview Guide
,
XXXVIII NWOS Cognitive Interview Screener Guide
,
XL NWOS Cognitive Interview Guide
National Woodland Owner Survey - State, Local & Tribal Government
None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None
V NWOS Long Form
,
VI Short Form
,
VII NWOS Telephone Interview Guide
,
VIII NWOS State Form
,
XXXII NWOS Public Survey
,
XXXIII NWOS Public Telephone Interview Guide
,
XXXVIII NWOS Cognitive Interview Screener Guide
,
XL NWOS Cognitive Interview Guide
Non-responses
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
3,558
5,416
0
-1,858
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,118
2,198
0
-80
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
Burden decrease is a result of the Agency changes from the pandemic.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$167,088
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Dannette Jones 202 205-1295 dannette.jones@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:
10/21/2021
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