The National Agricultural Statistics Service is seeking approval to renew and change a survey that will collect data related to the number of feral swine in the US and the amount and type of damages caused by them. In the previous collection that was conducted in 2019 the primary focus was on the amount of damage that was caused to selected crops in the target states.
The focus for the 2021 survey will involve 13 states (Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas), to measure the damage to livestock that is associated with the presence of feral swine. These States were chosen because they had high feral swine densities and a significant presence of cattle (dairy and/or beef), hogs, sheep and/or goats.
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information
US Code:
7 USC 2204
Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 503(a)
Name of Law: CIPSEA
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 334 2408
Name of Law: Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 - Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program
US Code:
7 USC 3601.1
Name of Law: General Statement of Public Information (FOIA)
The increase in burden and responses is due partly to changing the target population from farm operators who grew selected crops over to farmers that had cattle (dairy and/or beef), hogs, sheep and/or goats on their operation. In addition, burden and responses have been increased to allow for an additional attempt at collecting data by mail before beginning phone follow-up with non-respondents.
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.
Feral Swine - Non Response