Egg, Chicken and Turkey Surveys

OMB Control No: 0535-0004	ICR Reference No: 201107-0535-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201010-0535-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Egg, Chicken and Turkey Surveys
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: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/16/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/20/2011
Terms of Clearance: Prior to the commencement of the Egg, Chicken and Turkey Surveys 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, 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	10/31/2012	10/31/2012	10/31/2012
Responses	40,977	0	40,977
Time Burden (Hours)	5,512	0	5,512
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Due to NASS' continuing efforts to reduce respondent burden, standardize/enhance questionnaires to keep up with changes in the poultry industry, and to reduce costs in preparation for the anticipated cuts to the fiscal year 2012 budget, NASS would like to request several non-substantive changes to the Egg, Chicken and Turkey Surveys docket.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: Duties of Scretary    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 - 347 512 Name of Law: CIPSEA

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:
	74 FR 54	03/23/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 137	07/20/2009
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 Non - Response Statement Poultry Surveys QID 110004, QID 110094, QID 110012, QID 110400, QID, QID, QID 110004, QID 110005, QID, QID, QID 110012, QID, QID 110013, QID, QID 110012, QID, QID 110009, QID 110003, QID, QID 110013, QID 110012, qid 110001A, QID 110094, QID, QID 110001a, QID 11122009, QID, QID, QID, QID 110094, QID 110094 37, QID, QID, QID 110009 skey 2575, QID 110001a, QID 110003 Hatchery Capacity Report - January 2011 ,   Monthly Hatchery Report - May 2011 ,   Weekly Hatchery Report ,   Monthly Turkey Hatchery Report - June 2011 ,   Turkeys Raised ,   Monthly Chicken and Egg Report ,   Hatchery Capacity Survey ,   Hatchery Capacity Report (EDR version) ,   Placement of Pullet Chicks for Hatchery Suppyl Flocks ,   Placement of Pullet Chicks for Hatchery Supply Flocks (EDR version) ,   Weekly Hatchery Report ,   Weekly Hatchery Report (Master version) ,   Weekly Hatchery Report (EDR version) ,   Monthly Hatchery Report ,   Monthly Hatchery Report (Master version) ,   Monthly Hatchery Report (EDR version) ,   Annual Hatchery and Chick Placement Report ,   Annual Hatchery and Chick Placement Report (Master version) ,   Annual Hatchery and Chick Placement Report (EDR version) ,   December Livestock Survey - Chicken and Eggs ,   December Livestock Survey - Chicken and Eggs (EDR version) ,   Chicken and Egg Report ,   Chicken and Egg Report (EDR version) ,   Chicken and Egg Report (HI version) ,   Monthly Chicken and Egg Report ,   Monthly Chicken and Egg Report (MAster version) ,   Monthly Chicken and Egg Report (EDR version) ,   Monthly Chicken and Egg Report (NH version) ,   Chicken and Egg Report - Pullets (HI version) ,   Monthly Chicken and Egg Report _ Layers (HI version) ,   Monthly Hatchery Report ( HI version) ,   Monthly Turrkey Hatchery Report ,   Monthly Turkey Hatchery Report (EDR version) ,   Turkeys Raised - Feb. 1, 2010 ,   Turkeys Raised - Sept. 1, 2009 ,   Turkey Inquiry - Dec. 2008 (NC version)

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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	40,977	40,977	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,512	5,512	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The increase is the result of several factors: the removal of chicken questions from the December Quarterly Crops Stocks Survey (0535-0213) and the creation of a new survey for December, the Chicken and Egg Report for non-EO’s (Extreme Operators); the correction of previous recording errors for estimates of the time required to fill out questionnaires (allowance for follow-up contacts); and the use of publicity materials to help increase response rates.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,400,000

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: 07/20/2011

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