Pecan Promotion, Research and Information Order

OMB Control No: 0581-0328	ICR Reference No: 202410-0581-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202209-0581-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/AMS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Pecan Promotion, Research and Information Order
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 10/22/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2024
Responses	10,668	34,990
Time Burden (Hours)	2,861	12,737
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Order would provide for the development and financing of a coordinated program of research, promotion, and information for inshell and shelled pecans. The program would include projects relating to research, consumer information, advertising, sales promotion, producer information, market development and product research to assist, improve, or promote the marketing, distribution, and utilization of pecans.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 7411-7425 Name of Law: Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996

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:
	89 FR 49145	06/11/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 84328	10/22/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Pecan Promotion, Research and Information Order (Mandatory) PEC-FHR-1, PEC-FHR-2 First Handler Report Form ,   Importer Report Form PEC-HER-2 Pecan Promotion, Research and Information order (voluntary) PEC-ACO, AMS-15, PEC-AAE, PEC-BAL, PEC-ARF, PEC-BAL, PEC-NOM, PEC-AFR Organic Exemption ,   Application for certified Organizations ,   Application for Exemption from Assessments ,   Application for Refund of Assessments ,   Nomination Appointment Ballot ,   Nomination Appointment Form ,   Referendum Ballot ,   Reimbursement Form

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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	10,668	34,990	0	6,600	-30,922	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,861	12,737	0	1,650	-11,526	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 total number of recordkeepers was decreased based on the number of producers and importers who are known to the Board and who pay assessments and fill out forms.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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.     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: Katie Cook 202 617-4760

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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: 10/22/2024

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