STOCK REPORTS

OMB Control No: 0535-0007	ICR Reference No: 198910-0535-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198802-0535-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: STOCK REPORTS
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: 01/03/1990
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/16/1989
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320 this information collection has been approved with the exception of the reports for potato stocks, potato processors, hops stocks, and New York dry beans. USDA has failed to demonstate the practical utility of these collections. A number of problems exist concerning the justification submitted by the Department. First, USDA has not fully explained the need for and the use of this information for the proper performance of the Department's functions. For example, what is the Federal need for data regarding the stocks of hops or the amoun of potatoes that go to the production of shoestring potatoes? Second, the need for the frequency of the reports has not been adequately explained. What, for instance, is the purpose to USDA of monthly potato stocks reports or semi-annual hops reports. Third, duplication between these collections and the Agricultural Census is not carefully considered, particularly with regard to information concerning acreage in potatoes. Fourth, it is unclear why this set of crops has been chosen for stock reports over other crops (e.g. onions, carrots) or if other crops are covered by another data collection. Finally, USDA' justification does not adequately explain why certain information is sought for some states and counties and not for others, (e.g. New York for dry beans and Malheur County, Oregon for potatoes?)

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/1992	12/31/1992	11/30/1989
Responses	46,471	0	51,143
Time Burden (Hours)	15,042	0	14,980
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: PROVIDES DATA TO ESTIMATE STOCKS OF GRAIN, OILSEEDS POTATOES, PEANUTS AND HOPS IN THE U.S. PLUS DRY BEAN STOCKS IN NEW YORK. SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE CONSIDERS CARRYOVER STOCKS RELATIVE TO THE DEPARTMENT'S EXPORT-IMPORT PROGRAM.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name STOCK REPORTS

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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	46,471	51,143	0	-4,672	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	15,042	14,980	0	62	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:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 10/16/1989

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