Conservation Effects Assessment Project

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
1187	Conservation Effects Assessment Project	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0535-0245	ICR Reference No: 200506-0535-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200406-0535-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Conservation Effects Assessment Project
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/15/2005
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/23/2005
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a period of two years. However, prior to beginning the data collection in 2006, the agency must provide to OMB: (1) A plan of the agency's analysis for non-response bias in the 2003 and 2004 data, using NRI information and prior results from the 1997 Ag Census match, and how it intends to adjust the weights based on the analysis; (2) A finalized work plan including an explanation of how peer review comments were incorporated into the work plan; (3) A draft of the 2006 preliminary baseline conditions report and information about the limitation on the validity and reliability of the results; (4) Any changes to be made to the APEX model; and (5) Any changes to the sampling methodology for 2006, if it differs from the one used in 2005 or prior years. The agency is reminded that in order for OMB to fully evaluate the practical utility [as required by 5 CFR 1320.5(d)] of studies like CEAP, the agency should submit a fully developed workplan, a plan for evaluating non-response bias, and a sampling plan with their initial request for OMB approval.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2007	08/31/2007
Responses	13,106	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	7,114	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Natural Resources and Conservation Service will measure the environmental benefits of the 2002 Farm Bill conservation programs by using production practice and conservation program data collected at the Natural Resource Inventory points by NASS and will link these data to NRCS climate and soil survey databases.

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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
Conservation Effects Assessment Project

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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	13,106	0	0	13,106	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,114	0	0	7,114	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:

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? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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: 06/23/2005

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