Aquaculture Survey

OMB Control No: 0535-0150	ICR Reference No: 201008-0535-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200703-0535-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Aquaculture Survey
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: 03/02/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/18/2010
Terms of Clearance: Prior to the commencement of the Aquaculture Survey revised forms distribution, the National Agricultural Statistics Service shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to directions on how to obtain a set of finalized survey forms, including instructions and cover letters, comparable to those provided for the 2007 Census of Agriculture report forms. The final forms and letters shall reflect any changes in the survey year, OMB number expiration date, and NASS leadership from those submitted for review

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2014	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2011
Responses	3,450	0	3,443
Time Burden (Hours)	961	0	740
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Provides information on US level catfish and trout, along with specialty aquaculture items in Hawaii. Data includes: inventory levels, acreage and sales. Catfish data is also available for pounds and volume of catfish processed, and amount of feed delivered to producers. Data are used by government agencies to help carry out import/export programs, monitor disease problems, and measure growth and importance of the industry.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: General Duties    US Code: 7 USC 3601.1 Name of Law: Freedom of Information Act    US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information    US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information    PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 503 Name of Law: CIPSEA - Confidentiality of Data    PL: Pub.L. 96 - 362 2801 Name of Law: National Aquaculture Act of 1980

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:
	75 FR 118	06/21/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 70199	11/17/2010
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 Aquaculture QID 110100, QID 110100, QID 110102, QID 110101, QID, QID 815002, QID 828001 Catfish Production Survey - January 1, 2011 ,   Catfish Production Survey - July 1, 2011 ,   Catfish Processing Report January 2011 ,   Catfish Feed Deliveries Report August 2010 ,   Annual Aquaculture Survey May 2010 - Hawaii ,   Aquaculture Loss Survey 2010 ,   Trout Production Survey January 2011 Aquaculture - 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	3,450	3,443	0	7	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	961	740	0	321	-100	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: There has been an increase in burden do to the inclusion of a specialty aquaculture survey conducted in Hawaii; the creation of a new Loss survey; and the inclusion of burden for the publicity materials. There is a slight reduction in total burden due to reduced sample sizes.

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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? Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 11/18/2010

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