Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey

OMB Control No: 0536-0043	ICR Reference No: 202004-0536-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201810-0536-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/ERS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey
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: 06/18/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/16/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2022	02/28/2022	02/28/2022
Responses	92,802	0	53,802
Time Burden (Hours)	11,194	0	6,465
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: ERS is requesting to make a substantive revision to the currently approved collection by adding a one-time split panel test to assess the functioning of a redesigned survey instrument and the effect of revising some survey items on key outcomes of interest. This split panel test will be a separate data collection from the regular annual FSS data collection used to monitor the Nation’s food security.

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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

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:
	83 FR 118	06/19/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 27	02/10/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title Form No. Form Name Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey-Respondents Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey-Nonrespondents Split Panel Test for Revised Survey Instrument--Respondents Split Panel Test for Revised Survey Instrument--Non-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	92,802	53,802	0	39,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	11,194	6,465	0	4,729	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: ERS intends to add a one-time split panel test to this currently approved information collection in order to assess the functioning of a redesigned survey and the effect of revising some survey items on key outcomes of interest. The increases in burden is the result of this additional test.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,375,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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: 04/16/2020

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