Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey

OMB Control No: 0535-0234	ICR Reference No: 200808-0535-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200409-0535-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey
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: 12/01/2008
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 10/09/2008
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. However, the agency must submit to OMB the final versions of all surveys, including web-based surveys prior to implementation of the collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	35,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	23,933	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey is to provide detail data relating to on-farm irrigation activities for use in preparing a wide variety of water related local programs, economic models, legislative initiatives, market analyses, and feasibility studies.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information    US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: Authority to Conduct Census of Agriculture    US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information    US Code: 13 USC 196 Name of Law: Authority to Conduct Special Censuses

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 50	03/13/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 59596	10/09/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey 08-A062, 08-A062.1 2008 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey ,   2008 Horticultural Irrigation Survey Non Response Statement

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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	35,000	0	0	15,000	0	20,000
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	23,933	0	0	8,683	0	15,250
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, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,198,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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

Agency Contact: David Hancock 202-690-2388 [email protected]

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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: 10/09/2008

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