Census of Agriculture Content Test

OMB Control No: 0535-0243	ICR Reference No: 200906-0535-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200504-0535-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Census of Agriculture Content Test
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 01/26/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/23/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2013	36 Months From Approved
Responses	35,450	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	21,588	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: To evaluate the factors affecting content, design, and format of the 2007 Census Agriculture questionnaire as well as measure respondent burden, determine availability of data, and test processing alternatives.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 501 Name of Law: Title V - Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency    US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information    US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary    US Code: 7 USC 2204g Name of Law: Authority of Scretary to Conduct Census of Agriculture

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:
	74 FR 84	05/04/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 47777	09/17/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name Statement for Non - Response Census of Agriculture Content Test QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, 07-A0201, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, 08-A62, 08-A62, 08-A62 Ag Census Draft Section 1 Acreage ,   Ag Census Draft Section 2 Land ,   United States 2007 Census of Agriculture (DRAFT for 2009) ,   Ag Census Draft Face Page ,   Ag Census Draft Section 3 and 4 Irr and Conservation ,   Ag Census Draft Section 5 Field Crops ,   Ag Census Draft Sections 6 and 7 Grain Storage and Hay Crops ,   Ag Census Draft Section 8 Woodland Crops and Maple Syrup ,   Ag Census Draft Section 9 Nursery and Greenhouse ,   Ag Census Draft Section 11 Fruit and Nuts ,   Ag Census Draft Section 12 Berries ,   Ag Census Draft Section 13 Cattle and Calves ,   Ag Census Draft Section 14 Sheep Lanbs and Goats ,   Ag Census Draft Section 15 Chickens and Turkeys ,   Ag Census Draft Sections 16 and 17 Hogs and Pigs and Aquaculture ,   Ag Census Draft Sectin 18 Colonies of Bees ,   Ag Census Draft Sections 19A and 19B Equine and Other Poultry Animals (version 1) ,   Ag Census Draft Section 19A and 19B Equine and Other Poultry Animals (version 2) ,   Ag Census Draft Section 20 Productin Contracts ,   Ag Census Draft Section 22 Organic Agriculture ,   Ag Census Draft Sections 23, 24 and 25 Commodity Credit Loans, Federal and State Program Payments ,   Ag Census Draft Section 26 Production Expenses ,   Ag Census Draft Sections 27 and 28 Farm Labor and Fertilizer and Chemicals ,   Ag Census Draft Sections 29 and 30 Market Value of Land and Machinery and Equip ,   Ag Census Draft Sections 31 and 32 Agricultural Activity and Practices ,   Ag Census Draft Section 33 Type of Ogranization ,   Ag Census Draft Section 34 Operator Characteristics ,   Ag Census Draft Section 35 Conclusion ,   Ag Census Draft Section 10 Vegetables ,   2009 Census of Agriculture Test ,   2009 Census of Agriculture Test V2 ,   2009 Census of Agriculture Test - Navajo Form

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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	35,450	0	0	35,450	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	21,588	0	0	21,588	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Census of Agriculture Content Test information collection is a reinstatement, and there is no current inventory of burden hours. The previous collection, however, had 30,450 respondents, 19,050 total responses, and 14,496 burden hours, compared to the current request of 35,450 respondents, 24,910 responses, and 21,588 burden hours. The sample size was increased to allow for two mail out tests to ensure greater reliability of test results. The increase in burden is also associated with the inclusion of burden for the publicity materials and a projected increase in positive responses.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,500,000

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: 09/23/2009

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