Agricultural Labor

OMB Control No: 0535-0109	ICR Reference No: 201108-0535-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200902-0535-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Agricultural Labor
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: 09/02/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/02/2011
Terms of Clearance: Prior to the commencement of the revised Agricultural Labor 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	11/30/2012	11/30/2012	11/30/2012
Responses	82,865	0	81,800
Time Burden (Hours)	16,007	0	11,425
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This is a non-substantive change to the Labor Survey. The change will occur during the October 2011 data collection period.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 1301 Name of Law: Definitions    US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary    US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information    US Code: 8 USC 1188 Name of Law: Reports on H-2A Program    US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information Generally

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:
	73 FR 234	12/04/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 11078	03/16/2009
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 Labor Survey - non response Agricultural Labor QID 150028, QID 150028, QID 150028, EDR Version, QID 150028, QID, QID 150028 Agricultural Labor Survey - October 2011 ,   Agricultural Labor Survey - January 2008 ,   Agricultural Labor Survey - January 2009 ,   Agricultural Labor Survey - Agricultural Services - January 2008 ,   Agricultural Labor Survey - Quality Control Worksheet ,   Agricultural Labor - April 2009 - Florida ,   Agricultural Labor Survey - April 2009 - Hawaii

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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	82,865	81,800	0	0	1,065	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	16,007	11,425	0	4,582	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The increase in the number of respondents is due to a slight adjustment in agency estimate. The increase in burden is due to the changes made to the October labor questionnaire. NASS will be testing the possibility of collecting annual data during the October quarterly survey. If the test is successful, NASS will hopefully be able to change a quarterly survey into an annual survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,000,000

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: 08/02/2011

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