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OMB Control No:
0581-0242
ICR Reference No:
202607-0581-001
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202506-0581-001
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/AMS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Almonds Grown in California (7 CFR Part 981)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
08/10/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2026
Responses
225
305
Time Burden (Hours)
4,210
4,200
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
Information is needed to administer a mandatory program to reduce the potential for Salmonella bacteria in almonds through outgoing quality control requirements. The information will assist in verifying that the almonds are treated in accordance with the outgoing quality control requirements specified in the order.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
7 USC 601-674
Name of Law: Agricultural marketing Agreement Act of 1937
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:
91 FR 23939
05/04/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 51146
08/07/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Almonds Grown in California; Outgoing Quality Control Requirements
ABC 52, ABC 53, ABC 51, ABC Form 54, 55
Handler Treatment Plan
,
Criteria for Approval of Process Authorities
,
Instructions for Participation in the Direct Verifiable Program for further Processing of Untreated Almonds
,
Direct Verifiable Program Auditors Audits of DV User Almond Treatments
,
ABC Form 55
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
225
305
0
0
-80
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,210
4,200
0
0
10
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:
The slight increase of 10 hours in burden is due to the addition of a new form to this information collection package, ABC-55, “Custom Processor Application.”
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$74,241
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
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:
Taylor Johnson 202 940-7995
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:
08/10/2026
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