Prior to the
commencement of the Egg, Chicken and Turkey Surveys revised forms
distribution, the National Agricultural Statistics Service shall
provide on its Internet site prominent links to directions on how
to obtain a set of finalized survey forms, including instructions,
cover letters, and related materials comparable to those provided
for the 2007 Census of Agriculture report forms. The final forms
and letters shall reflect any changes in the survey year, OMB
number expiration date, and NASS or cooperating partner leadership
from those submitted for review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2012
10/31/2012
10/31/2012
40,977
0
40,977
5,512
0
5,512
0
0
0
Due to NASS' continuing efforts to
reduce respondent burden, standardize/enhance questionnaires to
keep up with changes in the poultry industry, and to reduce costs
in preparation for the anticipated cuts to the fiscal year 2012
budget, NASS would like to request several non-substantive changes
to the Egg, Chicken and Turkey Surveys docket.
US Code:
7 USC
2204 Name of Law: Duties of Scretary
US Code: 7 USC
2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code: 18
USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential
Information
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 512 Name of Law: CIPSEA
The increase is the result of
several factors: the removal of chicken questions from the December
Quarterly Crops Stocks Survey (0535-0213) and the creation of a new
survey for December, the Chicken and Egg Report for non-EOs
(Extreme Operators); the correction of previous recording errors
for estimates of the time required to fill out questionnaires
(allowance for follow-up contacts); and the use of publicity
materials to help increase response rates.
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.