7 CFR Part 1410-Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

OMB Control No: 0560-0125	ICR Reference No: 200202-0560-005
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200003-0560-005
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR Part 1410-Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 03/01/2002
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 04/25/2002
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/27/2002
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is improperly submitted. The agency requested an emergency approval without providing any explanation as to why an emergency approval is necessary or how it met the requirements for requesting an emergency approval in accordance with 5 CFR 1320. It is also unclear whether the agency has responded to the terms of clearance.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2002	09/30/2002	10/31/2002
Responses	160,497	0	160,497
Time Burden (Hours)	70,088	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Under the CRP the Secretary is authorized to enter into long-term contracts with owners and operators of highly erodible cropland to assist such owners and operators in conserving and improving the nation's soil, water, and other natural resources of these farms and ranches by converting land to less intensive uses.

Emergency Justfication:

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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 7 CFR Part 1410-Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) CRP-1, CRP-1-CONTIN., CRP-1-APPENDIX, CRP-1D-1E-1F-1G, 1H-2-37-41-817U, AD-893

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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:

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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: 02/27/2002

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