Prior to the commencement of the Distillers Grains Survey forms distribution, the National Agricultural Statistics Service shall provide on its Internet site prominent links to instructions on how to obtain a set of finalized survey forms, including instructions and cover letters. The final forms and letters shall reflect any changes in the survey year, OMB number expiration date, and NASS leadership from those submitted for review.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2014
36 Months From Approved
129,210
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0
23,386
0
0
0
0
0
Reinstate a large scale survey to measure livestock producers' use of distillers grains, and other crops, which are nutritional co-products of distilling processes, such as ethyl alcohol (ethanol) or bio-diesel production. This survey will be conducted once every five years. The burden displayed below is for the entire survey to be conducted in 2012, not an annual average.
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 140 202
Name of Law: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code:
7 USC 2204
Name of Law: Authority of Secretary of Ag to Conduct Surveys
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 503(a)
Name of Law: CIPSEA
This is a reinstatement of a docket that was retired in 2009. The original survey was conducted in 2007 for the reference period of 2006 and included only 12 States. This reinstatement docket is for a survey that will be conducted in all States, except for Alaska and Hawaii.
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.
Distillers Grains Survey