This is a renewal for three years for
the annual Floriculture Survey. After an extensive review process
it was decided to expand the survey from 17 states to include all
50 states. In addition, the questionnaires are being expanded to
include detailed data for additional plant varieties, based on the
findings from the Census of Horticulture. In the past some states
have provided supplemental funding to expand their state versions
of the questionnaire to include other horticultural commodities. If
any state provides funding in the next three year period, then the
questionnaires will be adjusted accordingly.
US Code:
7 USC
2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Data
US Code: 18
USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential
Information
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 435 Part B Name of Law: Foundations for
Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018
US Code: 7 USC
2204 Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary
The states included in this
renewal was expanded from 17 core states to include all 50 states.
This is in response to an extensive review of the Census of
Horticulture survey.
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:
(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;
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.