PUBLIC RESPONSE FORM FOR USDA NATIONAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM UPDATE

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
101433	PUBLIC RESPONSE FORM FOR USDA NATIONAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM UPDATE	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0578-0020	ICR Reference No: 198802-0578-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 198108-0578-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NRCS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: PUBLIC RESPONSE FORM FOR USDA NATIONAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM UPDATE
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved	Conclusion Date: 02/25/1988
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/23/1988
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and its implementing regulation, 5 CFR 1320, the "Public Response Form for USDA National Conservation Program Update" is disapproved. The practical utility of the data collection as proposed has not been clearly demonstrated. The questions do not provide a useful basis for the program evaluation as called for in P.L. 95-192. Yet, even if the questions did support this or related uses, the proposed sampling process would result in highly suspect results. The proposal by SCS has insufficient controls to assure the validity of the sample. The 40% response rate with inadequate follow-up is unacceptable and may even be over-estimated due to the timing of the survey in conjunction with planting season and the collection of Agricultural Census.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		05/01/1982
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: TO MAKE FINAL DECISIONS ON NATIONAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM, THE SECRETAR OF AGRICULTURE NEEDS THE PUBLIC'S VIEWS ON PROGRAM FEATURES. PUBLIC ANTICIPATES OPPORTUNITY AROUND OCTOBER 15, 1981, REACT TO RECOMMENDED PROGRAM BEFORE ITS ADOPTION. FORM WILL FOCUS THE PUBLIC'S RESPONSE ON SALIENT ISSUES, BE COST-EFFECTIVE FOR GOVERNMENT, AT NO COST TO RESPONDENT.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
PUBLIC RESPONSE FORM FOR USDA NATIONAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM UPDATE

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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: $0

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

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: 02/23/1988

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