Census of Agriculture Content Test

OMB Control No: 0535-0243	ICR Reference No: 201506-0535-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200906-0535-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Census of Agriculture Content Test
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/27/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/24/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2018	36 Months From Approved
Responses	196,550	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	42,552	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This is a request to reinstate the Census Content Testing ICR. This ICR will be used to evaluate the factors affecting content, design, and format of the 2017 Census of Agriculture questionnaire as well as measure respondent burden, determine availability of data, and test processing alternatives.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 501 Name of Law: Title V - Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency    US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information    US Code: 7 USC 2204(a) Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary    US Code: 7 USC 2204g Name of Law: Authority of Scretary to Conduct Census of Agriculture

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:
	80 FR 53	03/19/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 36316	06/24/2015
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 Census of Agriculture Content Test 06-04-2015 United States Census of Agriculture - 2015 Test Statement for 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	196,550	0	0	196,550	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	42,552	0	0	42,552	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: This is a reinstatement of a collection that was retired on Jan. 26, 2010. The Census content survey is done once every five years in preparation for the next Census of Agriculture.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,200,000

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: 06/24/2015

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