The information collection request contains a pilot study and a main study. We approve the pilot portion of this study at this time. At the completion of the pilot study, the agency must submit to the OMB desk officer a memo describing the results of the pilot (for example, evaluating cost, incentive use, item nonresponse by groups of interest) and how these results inform any proposed changes in the main study. If changes relating to the purpose, use, burden or overall design are recommended, the agency must discuss these issues with the OMB desk officer. If the changes do not substantially alter the purpose, use, burden or overall design of the study, we would expect to receive a request for non-substantive change detailing those changes, along with the updates supporting statements and study materials. The agency will not collect information for the main study component of this request until it has received explicit approval to do so from the OMB desk officer.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
61,209
0
0
15,369
0
0
0
0
0
USDA researchers will use the data generated by this survey to directly address questions about rural innovation rates and the factors associated with innovative activities needed to remain competitive in a global economic environment.
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.