ERS is requesting OMB approval to conduct a Field Test for the FoodAPS-2. In 2009, ERS sponsored FoodAPS-1, which was fielded in 2012, to
support these data needs to describe agricultural production, food distribution channels, availability and price of food at the point of sale, and
household demand for food products. In 2016 ERS sponsored a Pilot Test to inform the sample design and data collection method(s) for FoodAPS-2.
ERS and FNS are now sponsoring FoodAPS-2. ERS and FNSâs plan is to collect data for the FoodAPS-2 Field Test over a four-month period in
2022. The full survey would then start in 2023. This current submission is for the Field Test only.
US Code:
7 USC 2204(a)
Name of Law: General duties of Secretary; advisory functions; research and development
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.