The Census of Users of the National Plant Germplasm System

OMB Control No: 0536-0075	ICR Reference No: 201703-0536-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/ERS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The Census of Users of the National Plant Germplasm System
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/13/2017
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/24/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	6,009	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,620	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Census of Users of the National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS) will solicit data from requestors of germplasm (i.e., living tissue from which plants can be grown) for any of ten crops over a five year period. This information will allow ERS to assess the economic value and cost of ensuring the public's access to genetic resources and genetic diversity. Analysis of the needs of germplasm requestors can help provide an empirical basis for investments in the NPGS and guide priority-setting.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2204(a) Name of Law: General duties of Secretary; advisory functions; research and development    US Code: 7 USC 427 Name of Law: Agriculture research; declaration of policy; duties of Secretary of Agriculture; use of existing fac

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:
	81 FR 67	04/07/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 77	04/24/2017
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 The Census of Users of the National Plant Germplasm System - nonrespondents The Census of Users of the National Plant Germplasm System -respondents

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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	6,009	0	0	6,009	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,620	0	0	1,620	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 request is for a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: Pheny Weidman 202 694-5013 [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: 04/24/2017

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