NAHMS Needs Assessment Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form NAHMS 285 NAHMS Needs Assessment Study Form and Instruction	New
DAIRY 2014 Focus Group Topics.doc Supplementary Document	2012-04-05
Needs Assess APHIS 79.xls Supplementary Document	2012-04-05
Needs Assessment Part A.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-04-05
Needs Assessment APHIS 71.xls Supplementary Document	2012-04-05
Needs Assessment Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2012-04-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
201765	NAHMS Needs Assessment Study - Non Respondents Other-Place Holder	New
201764	NAHMS Needs Assessment Study Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0579-0398	ICR Reference No: 201203-0579-014
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NAHMS Needs Assessment Survey
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OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 10/01/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/05/2012
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with the terms of 5 CFR 1320, this collection has been withdrawn for further consideration at the request of the agency. APHIS may resubmit the package for approval when ready.

	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 purpose of administering needs assessments prior to the design phase of NAHMS studies is to gather producer, veterinary, and industry representatives' opinions, which help determine the focus and scope of NAHMS' studies. Needs assessment ensure that the NAHMS program is driven by producer and industry interests.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 391 Name of Law: Animal Industry Act of 1884
   US Code: 7 USC 8308 Name of Law: Animal Health Protection Act
  

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:
	76 FR 50	03/15/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 127	07/01/2011
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
NAHMS Needs Assessment Study	NAHMS 284, NAHMS 284, NAHMS 285, NAHMS 285	NAHMS Equine 2015 Needs Assessment ,   NAHMS Equine 2015 Needs Assessment ,   NAHMS Dairy 2014 Needs Assessment Survey ,   NAHMS Dairy 2014 Needs Assessment Survey
NAHMS Needs Assessment Study - Non Respondents

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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 collection of information.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,407

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]? 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? 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: 04/05/2012

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