Census of Agriculture Content Test

OMB Control No: 0535-0243	ICR Reference No: 202005-0535-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201610-0535-005
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Census of Agriculture Content Test
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/21/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/30/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2023	36 Months From Approved
Responses	162,098	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	29,622	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This is a request to reinstate the Census of Agriculture content test. These tests will involve several phases of data collection along with the testing of several modes of data collection. This is being done in preparation for the 2022 Census of Agriculture which will be conducted in 2023 referencing the calendar year of 2022.

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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 2204g Name of Law: Authority of Scretary to Conduct Census of Agriculture    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: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure    US Code: 7 USC 3601.1 Name of Law: FOIA

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:
	85 FR 62	03/31/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 45862	07/30/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name Census of Agriculture Content Test 20 A 100, QID United States Census of Agriculture - 2020 Test ,   Supplemental Questions following CAWI 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	162,098	0	0	162,098	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	29,622	0	0	29,622	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 previously used docket.

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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

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.     Yes

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: 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: 07/30/2020

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