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OMB Control No:
0596-0078
ICR Reference No:
202211-0596-005
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202105-0596-003
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:
05/09/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/23/2024
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. The agency is reminded to have the burden hours in the forms attached to this collection reflect the updated estimates listed in the revision Supporting Statement A.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2025
Responses
5,630
0
3,558
Time Burden (Hours)
4,270
0
2,118
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. 95 - 307 3
Name of Law: Forest and Range Land Renewable Resources Act of 1978
PL:
Pub.L. 105 - 185 253
Name of Law: Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998
PL:
Pub.L. 99 - 198 1770
Name of Law: Food Security Act of 1985
PL:
Pub.L. 93 - 278 3
Name of Law: Forest and Range Land Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974
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:
87 FR 78634
12/22/2022
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 13679
02/23/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
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, None, None, None, None, None, None, None
National Landowner Survey Urban First Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
National Landowner Survey Urban Pre-notice Letter
,
National Landowner Survey Urban Second Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
National Landowner Survey Urban Telephone Survey
,
National Landowner Urban Survey Face to Face Interview Guide
,
NWOS Base Long Form First Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Base Long Form Telephone Survey
,
NWOS Base Long Form Second Survey Mailing & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Base Long Form Telephone Survey
,
NWOS Cognitive Interviews Scimods Cognitive Interview Session
,
NWOS Cognitive Interviews Scimods Phone call screener guide
,
NWOS Cognitive Interviews Scimods Phone call screener guide
,
NWOS Islands First Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Islands Second Survey Mailing & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Islands Telephone Survey
,
NWOS Short Form and Science Modules First Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and Science Modules Pre-notice Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and Science Modules Second Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and Science Modules Telephone Survey
,
NWOS Short Form and State Intensifications Pre-notice Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and State Intensifications Second Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and Science Modules Telephone Survey
,
NWOS Short Form and State Intensifications Telephone Survey
National Woodland Owner Survey - Private Sector
None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None, None
National Landowner Survey Urban Face to Face Interview Guide
,
National Landowner Survey Urban First Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
National Landowner Survey Urban Second Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
National Landowner Survey Urban Telephone Survey
,
NWOS Corporate Survey Cover letter and First electronic survey
,
NWOS Corporate Survey Cover letter and Second electronic survey
,
NWOS Corporate Survey Telephone Follow up
,
NWOS Islands First Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Islands Second Survey Mailing & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Islands Telephone Survey
,
NWOS Short Form and Science Modules First Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and Science Modules Pre-notice Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and Science Modules Reminder _Thank You Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and Science Modules Second Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and Science Modules Telephone Survey
,
NWOS Short Form and State Intensificaitons Reminder _Thank You Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and State Intensifications First Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and State Intensifications Pre-notice Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and State Intensifications Second Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Short Form and State Intensifications Telephone Survey
,
NWOS Small Corporate and Other Private owners (NWOS Long) First Mailing Survey & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Small Corporate and Other Private owners (NWOS Long) Reminder _Thank You Letter
,
NWOS Small Corporate and Other Private owners (NWOS Long) Second Survey Mailing & Cover Letter
,
NWOS Small Corporate and Other Private owners (NWOS Long) Telephone Survey
National Woodland Owner Survey - State, Local & Tribal Government
None, None, None, None, None, None, None
NWOS Cognitive Interview Tribal and Public Phone call screener guide
,
NWOS Focus Groups Tribal and Public Focus Group Session
,
NWOS Focus Groups Tribal and Public Phone Call Screener Guide
,
NWOS Tribal and Public Cognitive Interview Session
,
Public Lands Survey Cover Letter and First Electronic Survey
,
Public Lands Survey Cover Letter and Second Electronic Survey
,
Public Lands Survey Follow-up Telephone Call 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
5,630
3,558
0
3,300
-1,228
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,270
2,118
0
2,236
-84
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:
Annual burden was increased because the Islands survey, large corporate survey, public survey, and Tribal interview components have been added. We are also increasing the number of state intensifications and science modules each year. Additionally, we have changed out predicted response rates from previous information collections to match our actual response rates to estimate burden more accurately.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$498,880
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:
Sandra Dueck 530 601-7766 sandra.dueck@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:
02/23/2024