Organic Transition Simulation Model and Online Training Course

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Full Supporting Statement OTSM without B 9-25-07.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2007-10-04	Available
OTSM Supporting Statement B 9-4-07.doc	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2007-09-25	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
46024	Non-Respondents	Other-Survey Registration - Others	New
45610	Beta Testers	Other-Survey	New
45609	Educator Survey	Other-Survey	New
45608	Farmer Survey	Other-Survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0563-0081	ICR Reference No: 200607-0563-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FCIC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Organic Transition Simulation Model and Online Training Course
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/10/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/07/2006
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	6,935	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	817	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: To obtain feedback from experts and potential users of a Web-based simulation model designed to assist farmers and agricultural extension specialists in understanding the economic and environmental consequences in making a transition from traditional to organic production techniques.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 97 522(d) Name of Law: Federal Crop Insurance Act
  

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:
	71 FR 29301	05/22/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 148	08/02/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Farmer Survey
Beta Testers
Educator Survey
Non-Respondents

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	6,935	0	0	6,935	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	817	0	0	817	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: New information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $41,000

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: 12/07/2006

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