Residue and Biomass Field Survey

OMB Control No: 0535-0251	ICR Reference No: 201602-0535-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201210-0535-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Residue and Biomass Field Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/06/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/04/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2016
Responses	220	0	284
Time Burden (Hours)	64	0	52
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

---

Abstract: Data collected under this docket is for a cooperative research effort between the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS)/Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory (HRSL). The purpose of this effort is for NASS and ARS/HRSL to make an objective connection between the amount of organic matter produced and how crop residues impact future crop yields. Ultimately, NASS and ARS/HRSL wants to utilize the measurements of crop residues and crop biomass to assess the effects of crop residue removal will have on the soil and water quality.

---

Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2204(a) Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary    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 - 347 503(a) Name of Law: CIPSEA    US Code: 7 USC 3601.1 Name of Law: FOIA

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

---

Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

---

Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 238	12/11/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 11509	03/04/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

---

Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Residue and Biomass Field Survey - Non Response Residue and Biomass Field Survey QID 153840, QID 153841, QID 153841 May 2016 Field Sample Permission Form ,   May 2016 Field Sample Permission Form - Corn Screening ,   ARS Residue & Biomass Field Survey - 2016

---

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	220	284	0	0	-64	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	64	52	0	0	12	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 slight increase in burden requested and decrease in responses is a simple adjustment to the calculations from the previous approval.

---

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $40,000

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]

---

Common Form ICR:  No

---

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: 03/04/2016

---