Generic Clearance of Survey Improvement Projects

OMB Control No: 0535-0248	ICR Reference No: 200908-0535-006
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200804-0535-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Generic Clearance of Survey Improvement Projects
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 10/15/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/13/2009
Terms of Clearance: Request improperly submitted as a non-substantive change. Please resubmit as a Revision.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2011	07/31/2011	07/31/2011
Responses	1,100	0	1,100
Time Burden (Hours)	1,650	0	1,650
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The primary objectives of the National Agricultural Statistics Service are to prepare and issue State and National estimates of crop production, livestock production, economic statistics, and environmental statistics related to agriculture and also to conduct the Census of Agriculture. This request will allow NASS to rigorously develop, test, and evaluate its survey instruments and methodologies as part of an on-going initiative to improve NASS surveys as recommended by both its own guidelines and those of OMB.

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

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 91	05/09/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name Census of Horticultural Specialties 08-AOXXX Census of Horticultural Specialties

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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 total burden was increased to account for the total burden for three years for this generic ICR, instead of the one year as it was originally entered into ROCIS.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $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: 08/13/2009

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