In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for a
period of 2 years. During this approval, the agency should work
with OMB to address issues of nonresponse bias in these surveys. In
the next request for approval, the agency must include, at the very
least, a plan and timeline for addressing nonresponse bias.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2009
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2007
525,172
0
463,260
115,638
0
129,145
0
0
0
Provides state and national acreage,
yield, and production estimates for selected field crops. Weekly
crop progress and condition reports are provided during the growing
season. Production estimates are used in marketing decisions that
affect the nation's food supply.
US Code:
7 USC
2204 Name of Law: Duties of Secretary
This decrease (adjustment) is
due to updating of universe sizes based on the latest pre-Census
Agriculture Identification Survey (OMB # 0535-0140); revisions to
minutes per response for several questionnaires; and better
recording of responses to the largest survey, Small Grain Acreage
and Production 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.