National Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, and Consumer Education and Industry Information Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form AD-755 Honey Packers and Importers Form	New
Supporting Statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-05-11
AMS-71 Grid.xls Supplementary Document	2007-05-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
179956	Honey Packers and Importers Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0581-0245	ICR Reference No: 200705-0581-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/AMS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, and Consumer Education and Industry Information Program
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 10/11/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/04/2007
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The National Honey Packers and Dealers Association propose this new industry-funded research, promotion, consumer education, and information order under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 104 - 127 110 Name of Law: Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996
   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:
0581-AC37	Proposed rulemaking	72 FR 106	06/04/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Honey Packers and Importers	None, None, None, None, AD-755, AMS-15, None, None	Advisory Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information ,   Application for a Certificate of Exemption ,   Monthly First Handler Report ,   Application for Reimbursement of Assessments ,   Application for Certification of Organization ,   Nomination for Appointment Form ,   Organic Exemption Request Form ,   Official Referendum Ballot

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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: This is a new program to establish the Honey Packers and Importers Promotion, Research, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $118,380

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 06/04/2007

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