Web Forms for Research Data, Models, Materials, and Publications as well as Study and Event Registration.
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/22/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2022
11,600
8,750
580
438
0
0
To allow the public to request from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) research data, models, materials, and publications as well as registration for scientific studies and events on line.
US Code:
7 USC 2.65
Name of Law: Agricultural Research Service
The number of respondents increased from 8,750 to 11,600, and the number of responses increased from 8,750 to 11,600, which is an increase of 2,850. The burden hours
have increased from 438 to 580. This increase is due to an annual increase in actual respondents since the 2018 estimate, as well as 10 more software models available
for download. As of July 2021, 157 software models were available for download through the ARS website.
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.