Stocks Reports

OMB Control No: 0535-0007	ICR Reference No: 200902-0535-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200602-0535-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Stocks 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: 11/19/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/10/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2012	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2009
Responses	47,750	0	48,558
Time Burden (Hours)	10,267	0	14,388
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Stocks data are used by the Department of Agriculture to administer various programs; including foreign trade, marketing, nutrition, economic and administration of farm programs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary    US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Information    US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 7 USC 951 - 958 Name of Law: Peanut Statistics Act

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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 243	12/17/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 16176	04/09/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title Form No. Form Name Stocks Reports - Voluntary Surveys QID 060088, EDR, Master, QID 029877, QID 02-9904-05, EDR, QID 029877V2, QID 060092, EDR, QID 029878-V1, QID 029876V1, Master, Master, EDR, QID 060062, Master, QID, EDR, QID 050029, QID 060068, EDR, QID 060087, EDR, Master, QID 029876V2, QID 060093, EDR, QID 060098, Master, QID 029878V2, QID 029875, EDR, QID 029875V2, Master, QID 060082, QID 060093, EDR, QID 060093, EDR, EDR, Master, EDR Potato Stocks - Shippers ,   Rice Stocks Report ,   Rice Stocks Report ,   Fall Potato Stocks Inquiry ,   March Grain Stocks Report ,   March Grain Stocks Report ,   March Grain Stocks Report ,   March Grain Stocks Report ,   March Grain Stocks Report ,   June Grain Stocks Report Version 1 ,   June Grain Stocks Report Version 1 ,   June Grain Stocks Report Version 1 ,   June Grain Stocks Report Version 2 ,   June Grain Stocks Report Version 2 ,   June Grain Stocks Report Version 2 ,   September Grain Stocks Report ,   September Grain Stocks Report ,   September Grain Stocks Report ,   September Grain Stocks Report V2 ,   September Grain Stocks Report V2 ,   December Grain Stocks Report ,   December Grain Stocks Report ,   December Grain Stocks Report ,   December Grain Stocks Report Version 2 ,   December Grain Stocks Report Version 2 ,   Brewer's Hop Stocks Report ,   Brewer's Hop Stocks Report ,   Dealer Hop Stocks Report ,   Dealer Hop Stocks Report - Sept. ,   Dealer Hop Stocks Report ,   Grower's Hop Stocks Report - March ,   Growers Hop Stocks Report - Sept. ,   Growers Hop Stocks Report - Sept. ,   Potato Stocks and Prices (monthly) ,   Potato Stocks and Prices (monthly) ,   Potato Stocks and Prices 2007-2008 Marketing Year ,   Potato Processing Inquiry (monthly) ,   Potato Stocks and Prices 2007 - 2008 ,   Potato Processing Inquiry 2007 ,   Potato Stocks Shippers 2009 ,   Potato Stocks Held by Processors ,   Potato Stocks Held in Washington by Cellar Operators Peanut Stocks - Mandatory Surveys QID 060018-B, QID 060018-CP, EDR, EDR, EDR, QID 060018-CB, EDR, QID 060018-A Peanut Stocks and Processing Report A ,   Peanut Stocks and Processing Report A ,   Peanut Stocks and Processing Report B ,   Peanut Stocks and Processing Report B ,   Peanut Stocks and Processing Report CB ,   Peanut Stocks and Processing Report CB ,   Peanut Stocks and Processing Report CP ,   Peanut Stocks and Processing Report CP Stocks Surveys - Non response

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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	47,750	48,558	430	0	-1,238	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,267	14,388	140	0	-4,261	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: Program change is due to the changing of the Peanut surveys from voluntary to mandatory. The changes to agency's estimates are due to reduction in sample size and reduction in the estimated amount of time it takes to complete several of the questionnaires.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,800,000

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)? No

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: 04/10/2009

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