OMB is concluding this ICR as improperly submitted. In consideration of the previous terms of clearance, stating, "In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 18 months. Should USDA request extension of this approval, they should explore electronic methods of submission for the information or the update process", FSA must provide a timeline for the implementation of the SCIMS software system enhancements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2011
51,750
0
51,750
24,323
0
24,323
0
0
0
Critical Customer Data is required in order to identify USDA program participants and ensure that benefits are directed to the correct customer and respective Tax Identification Numbers.
The burden hours were decreased by 15,525 hours which were travel times. However, the burden hours of 8,798 have not change since the last OMB approval. The travel times were incorrectly included in the previous information collection since they only provide the data changes to Service Center when conducting regular business as explained earlier in this document.
$245,166
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Mike Sienkiewicz 202 720-8959
No
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.