Commercial Floriculture Survey

OMB Control No: 0535-0093	ICR Reference No: 202109-0535-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201808-0535-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Commercial Floriculture Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/01/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2021
Responses	40,092	26,699
Time Burden (Hours)	8,223	5,793
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is a renewal for three years for the annual Floriculture Survey. After an extensive review process it was decided to expand the survey from 17 states to include all 50 states. In addition, the questionnaires are being expanded to include detailed data for additional plant varieties, based on the findings from the Census of Horticulture. In the past some states have provided supplemental funding to expand their state versions of the questionnaire to include other horticultural commodities. If any state provides funding in the next three year period, then the questionnaires will be adjusted accordingly.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Data    US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information    PL: Pub.L. 115 - 435 Part B Name of Law: Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018    US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary

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:
	86 FR 43165	08/06/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 60198	11/01/2021
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 Floriculture Survey SurveyId 2733, QID Hawaii Horticultural Survey ,   Commercial Floriculture Survey - January 2022 (for 2021 production) Non - Response Statement

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	40,092	26,699	0	13,393	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,223	5,793	0	2,430	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: The states included in this renewal was expanded from 17 core states to include all 50 states. This is in response to an extensive review of the Census of Horticulture survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,300,000

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: 11/01/2021

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