In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved for six months, with the understanding that the study design and data collection are not intended to bey uses as a basis for drawing generalizations about the population of USDA customers or potential customers.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2011
6 Months From Approved
2,586
0
0
1,450
0
0
0
0
0
To determine the efficiency of USDA's outreach and technical assistance programs and identify methods for improvement.
As part of the 2008 Farm Bill and the GAO Audit, the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights has been task with undertaking an independent civil rights assessment evaluation of the delivery of technical and financial assistance by USDA through its various agencies and programs with regards to civil rights.
This collection is a tool to promote equal access to USDA Farm programs and services for minority farmers and ranchers with agricultural interests.
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:
(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;
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.
Appendix 1 Legal Backgroud.doc
Assessment ICR Emergency Memo 07 29 2010.TIF.pdf
CBO Interviews - Non-responses