Organic Production Survey

OMB Control No: 0535-0249	ICR Reference No: 201105-0535-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200810-0535-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Organic Production 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: 07/27/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/25/2011
Terms of Clearance: Prior to the commencement of the Organic Production Survey 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, cover letters, and related materials 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 or cooperating partner leadership from those submitted for review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2014	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2012
Responses	23,048	0	24,000
Time Burden (Hours)	5,719	0	11,962
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This docket originally requested authorization to conduct an organic production survey. It was a one time only, mandatory follow-on to the 2007 Census of Agriculture. This early renewal is being submitted to change this to a voluntary, annual survey. In the renewal, we will only be contacting certified organic farmers. The organic production survey is authorized by Public Law 110-246, Title X – Horticulture and Organic Agriculture of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information    PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 503(a) Name of Law: CIPSEA    US Code: 7 USC 5925c Name of Law: Organic Production and Market Data Initiatives    US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: Authority of Secretar of Ag to Conduct Census of Agriculture    US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information    PL: Pub.L. 110 - 246 12023 Name of Law: Contracts for Additional Policies and Studies    PL: Pub.L. 110 - 246 10301 Name of Law: National Organic Certification Cost Sharing Program

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:
	76 FR 25	02/07/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 30303	05/25/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name Certified Organic Production Survey QID Certified Organic Production Survey Organic Production Survey - 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	23,048	24,000	0	-952	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,719	11,962	0	-6,243	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The overall burden reduction is due to two program changes. First, the previous survey was mandatory and it has been changed to a voluntary survey this time. Secondly, the survey target population has been changed from all organic producers to just those that are certified organic producers. The burden increase for the non-response portion is due to this being changed to a voluntary survey instead of the mandatory survey previously used.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,500,000

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]? 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: 05/25/2011

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