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OMB Control No:
0535-0236
ICR Reference No:
202404-0535-006
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201906-0535-002
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/NASS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Census of Horticultural Specialties
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:
08/19/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/16/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
Responses
118,857
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
51,677
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requests approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the reinstatement of the Census of Horticultural Specialties survey to be conducted as a follow-on survey to the 2022 Census of Agriculture and is authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Title X - Horticulture and Organic Agriculture). The Census of Horticultural Specialties was last conducted in 2020 for the reference period of 2019.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 435 302
Name of Law: CIPSEA
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 246 10001
Name of Law: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
US Code:
7 USC 3601.1
Name of Law: General Statement of Public Information (FOIA)
US Code:
7 USC 2204g
Name of Law: Authority of Sec of Ag to Conduct Census
US Code:
7 USC 2204
Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality fo Information
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential 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:
89 FR 16527
03/07/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 57123
07/12/2024
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
Census of Horticultural Specialties
19-A624
2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties - US Version
Census of Horticultural Specialties - 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
118,857
0
0
118,857
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
51,677
0
0
51,677
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:
This is a reinstatement of a census follow-on survey. Previously this survey was conducted in 2020 with the reference year of 2019. This survey is conducted once every five years.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$4,300,000
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
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:
Richard Hopper 202 720-2206 Richard.Hopper@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:
07/16/2024
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