Census of Agriculture Content Test

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 20 A 100 Census of Agriculture Content Test Form and Instruction	Modified
0243 - EDR push_test letter.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-24
0243 - EDR mailer_test.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-24
0243 - CoverLetter1.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-24
0243 - COA Test Email.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-24
0243 - 2022_Census_Screener_Double_Postcard.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-24
0243 - 2020 Census Content Test - Supporting Statement B - 6-18-2020.docx Supporting Statement B	2020-06-18
0243 - 2020 Census Content Test - Supporting Statement A - 09-03-2020.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-09-03
Title 18 USC - Sec 1905 - Disclosure.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-03
Title 7 USC - Sec 3601.1 - General Statement of Public Information (FOIA).docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-03
FR-SORN - Apr 27, 2009.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-03
Public Law 107-347 Sec 503(a) - CIPSEA - Confidentiality of Data - 06-15-2007.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-03
Title 7 USC - Sec 2204(a) Gen Duties.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-03
Title 7 USC - Sec 2204(g) Public Law 105-113 Authority to Conduct Census.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-03
Title 7 USC - Sec 2276-Confidentiality[1] - Section 1770 of Food Security Act.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-03
PIA - NASS DA MA PIA v2_2 - Dec 1, 2017.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-03
0243 - Analysis plans for 2020 COA Content Test OMB.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-18
NASDA - 004 Revised - June 2009.docx Supplementary Document	2020-06-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
190344	Statement for Non - Response Other-Non-response statement	Modified
1182	Census of Agriculture Content Test Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0535-0243	ICR Reference No: 202005-0535-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201610-0535-005
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Census of Agriculture Content Test
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/21/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/30/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2023	36 Months From Approved
Responses	162,098	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	29,622	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This is a request to reinstate the Census of Agriculture content test. These tests will involve several phases of data collection along with the testing of several modes of data collection. This is being done in preparation for the 2022 Census of Agriculture which will be conducted in 2023 referencing the calendar year of 2022.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 501 Name of Law: Title V - Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency
   US Code: 7 USC 2204g Name of Law: Authority of Scretary to Conduct Census of Agriculture
   US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
   US Code: 7 USC 2204(a) Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary
   US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure
   US Code: 7 USC 3601.1 Name of Law: FOIA
  

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:
	85 FR 62	03/31/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 45862	07/30/2020
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
Census of Agriculture Content Test	20 A 100, QID	United States Census of Agriculture - 2020 Test ,   Supplemental Questions following CAWI
Statement for Non - Response

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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	162,098	0	0	162,098	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	29,622	0	0	29,622	0	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: This is a reinstatement of a previously used docket.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,200,000

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? No

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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: 07/30/2020

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