Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program and WHIP+

OMB Control No: 0560-0298	ICR Reference No: 202012-0560-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program and WHIP+
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 12/18/2020
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/06/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/15/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2021	6 Months From Approved
Responses	236,100	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	153,900	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FSA is implementing the QLA program which will aid producers who suffered eligible crop quality losses due to hurricanes, excessive moisture, floods, drought, tornadoes, typhoons, volcanic activity, snowstorms, and wildfires that occurred in calendar years 2018 and 2019. The final rule also amends the provisions for the Wildfire and Hurricanes Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) to be consistent with the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, by adding excessive moisture and drought as qualifying disaster events and clarifying the eligibility of sugar beets.

Emergency Justfication: FSA is requesting for OMB approval for the draft final rule to establish the QLA program which will aid producers who suffered eligible crop quality losses due to hurricanes, excessive moisture, floods, drought, tornadoes, typhoons, volcanic activity, snowstorms, and wildfires that occurred in calendar years 2018 and 2019. The final rule also amends the provisions for the Wildfire and Hurricanes Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) to be consistent with the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, by adding excessive moisture and drought as qualifying disaster events and clarifying the eligibility of sugar beets.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 94 - 116 Commodity Assistance Program Name of Law: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0560-AI55	Final or interim final rulemaking	86 FR 439	01/06/2021

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name QLA Program FSA-898, FSA-899, CCC-902I , FSA-895, CCC-901 , CCC-902E , CCC-942, CCC-941 AVERAGE ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME (AGI) CERTIFICATION AND CONSENT TO DISCLOSURE OF TAX INFORMATION ,   WHIP+ QUALTY LOSS ,   HISTORICAL NUTRITIONAL VALUE WEIGHTED AVERAGE WORKSHEET (QLA Program Forage Only) ,   CROP INSURANCE AND/OR NAP COVERAGE AGREEMENT ,   Member's Information ,   FARM OPERATING PLAN FOR AN INDIVIDUAL ,   FARM OPERATING PLAN FOR AN ENTITY ,   CERTIFICATION OF INCOME FROM FARMING,

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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	236,100	0	0	236,100	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	153,900	0	0	153,900	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 new information collection request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $244,137

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

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.     No

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: Mary Ann Ball 202-720-4283 [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: 12/15/2020

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