Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives

OMB Control No: 0570-0007	ICR Reference No: 201308-0570-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201004-0570-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/RBS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives
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: 11/20/2014
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/28/2013
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 3 years.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2017	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2014
Responses	1,384	0	1,504
Time Burden (Hours)	1,367	0	1,461
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Data is needed to show the progress and trends in farmer cooperatives growth and development and for research, technical assistance, public-policy making and cooperative education. The data are summarized and published in Farmer Cooperative Statistics. Summary data are provided to researchers and others for special studies and education.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 451-457 Name of Law: Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926

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:
	78 FR 34974	06/11/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 51135	08/20/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Annual Survey of Farmer Cooperatives CS-**D, CS-**G, CS-**H, CS-**W, CS-**A, CS-**C Farmer Cooperative Statistics (Regional cooperatives - sales of $30 million/more) ,   Farmer Cooperative Statistics (Bargaining cooperatives) ,   Farmer Cooperative Statistics (Local cooperatives - sales less than $30 million) ,   Farmer Cooperative Statistics (Cotton ginning cooperatives) ,   Farmer Cooperative Statistics (Abbrev. form for coops not good respondents) ,   Farmer Cooperative Statistics (Wool and mohair marketing cooperatives)

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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	1,384	1,504	0	-10	-110	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,367	1,461	0	-5	-89	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The decrease in hourly burden is due to revised estimates in the number of respondents. Every year several hundred cooperatives cease to exist due to mergers, consolidations, and going out of business resulting in an adjustment decrease of 89 hours. Several forms were eliminated due to falling numbers of cooperatives causing a program change decrease of 10 responses and 5 burden hours. The net result is a decrease of 94 hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $214,248

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: Eldon Eversull 202 690-1415

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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: 08/28/2013

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