Generic Clearance of Survey Improvement Projects

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form QID Generic Testing of Local Foods Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
Form QID Generic Testing of NAHMS Cattle Feedlots Form and Instruction	New
General Statement for IC List - Generic Testing.docx Supplementary Document	2019-02-11
0248-generic-testing-Part B - Revised - Apr 2019.docx Supporting Statement B	2019-04-04
0248-generic-testing-Part A - Revised - Apr 2019.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-04-04
Title 18 USC - Sec 1905 - Disclosure.docx Supplementary Document	2019-02-07
Title 7 USC - Sec 3601.1 - General Statement of Public Information (FOIA).doc Supplementary Document	2019-02-07
Title 7 USC - Sec 2276-Confidentiality[1] - Section 1770 of Food Security Act.doc Supplementary Document	2019-02-07
Title 7 USC - Sec 2204(a) Gen Duties[1].doc Supplementary Document	2019-02-07
Public Law 107-347 Sec 503(a) - CIPSEA - Confidentiality of Data - 06-15-2007.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-02-07
NASDA - 004 Revised - June 2009.docx Supplementary Document	2019-02-07
FR-SORN - Apr 27, 2009.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-02-07
PIA - NASS UNIX MA Oct. 2011.doc Supplementary Document	2019-02-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
239875	Generic Testing - Census of Agriculture Other-Interviewer Guide	New
238931	Usability Testing of the Electronic Data Reporting Web Survey for the Census of Agriculture Other-Sample Cognitive Probing Questions	New
238271	Generic Testing of Local Foods Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
236994	Generic Testing of NAHMS Cattle Feedlots Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0535-0248	ICR Reference No: 201810-0535-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201704-0535-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Generic Clearance of Survey Improvement Projects
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 04/05/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/21/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2019
Responses	25,000	0	25,000
Time Burden (Hours)	15,000	0	15,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The primary objectives of the National Agricultural Statistics Service are to prepare and issue State and National estimates of crop production, livestock production, economic statistics, and environmental statistics related to agriculture and also to conduct the Census of Agriculture. This request will allow NASS to rigorously develop, test, and evaluate its survey instruments and methodologies as part of an on-going initiative to improve NASS surveys as recommended by both its own guidelines and those of OMB.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure
   PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 503(a) Name of Law: CIPSEA
   US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality
   US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: General Authority
   US Code: 7 USC 3601.1 Name of Law: General Statement of Public Information
  

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:
	83 FR 221	11/15/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 5404	02/21/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Generic Testing - Census of Agriculture	20-A100	US Census of Agriculture - 2020 Content Test
Generic Testing of NAHMS Cattle Feedlots	QID	Health Management on US Feedlots 2020 NASS Questionnaire - DRAFT
Generic Testing of Local Foods Questionnaire	QID	2019 Local Food Marketing Practices Survey - DRAFT
Usability Testing of the Electronic Data Reporting Web Survey for the Census of Agriculture	QID	Census Web Questions

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	25,000	25,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	15,000	15,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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

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? 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: 02/21/2019

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