Emerging Markets Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2021 EMP Supporting Statement final.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-04-23
list of application questions EMP.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-04-19
2021-03165.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
227645	Emerging Markets Program Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0551-0048	ICR Reference No: 202101-0551-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201707-0551-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FAS	Agency Tracking No: EMP-2020
Title: Emerging Markets Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/26/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2021
Responses	250	250
Time Burden (Hours)	2,100	1,600
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Emerging Markets Program supports activities designed to enhance the effectiveness of emerging markets' food and rural business systems in furtherance of expanding markets for U.S. agricultural products.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 5622 note Name of Law: Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990
  

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:
	86 FR 9905	02/17/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 21683	04/23/2021
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
Emerging Markets Program

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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	250	250	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,100	1,600	0	500	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: FAS surveyed three program participants to solicit feedback on the burden estimate. Based on program participant feedback the agency increased the total annual hours from 1,600 to 2,100. The program change reflects the implementation of requirements concerning best practices for Federal grant management included in 2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $54,020

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.     No

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.     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? 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: 04/26/2021

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