Clearance is granted for one year while NASS and OMB work together to explore options to integrate non-response bias adjustment into the estimates generated by this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2019
80,280
0
105,100
26,070
0
36,853
0
0
0
This is a standard renewal for three years. There have been several mid-season indication surveys that have been eliminated and several specialty questionnaires that have been incorporated into the larger fruit surveys.
US Code:
7 USC 2204
Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosue of Confidential Information
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 3501
Name of Law: Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency
US Code:
7 USC 3601.1
Name of Law: General Statement of Public Information (FOIA)
Several program changes are taking place with this renewal. Several commodities, States and surveys have been dropped due to a comprehensive review of the Census of Ag results. Several smaller surveys have been combined into larger fruit surveys. One survey from another docket has been included in this docket renewal.
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.
Fruit, Nuts, and Specialty Crops - non responses