NASS agrees,
once the instruments have been fully standardized across
participating states, to implement the response rate calculation
identified in the OMB statistical directive (1 and 2), Standards
and Guidelines for Statistical Surveys, when calculating and
publishing response rates for prospective rounds of this
information collection. NASS estimates this to occur in
approximately 3-5 years. If the instruments have not been
standardized at the time of renewal, NASS agrees to submit an
appropriate plan for prompt implementation of
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2013
23,515
0
40,977
3,675
0
5,512
0
0
0
Provides data to prepare estimates of
production, disposition, and income derived from eggs, chickens,
and turkeys. The comprehensive series of surveys keeps the
government, health officials, and poultry industry abreast of
current status and coming changes.
US Code:
7 USC
2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code: 18
USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential
Information
US Code: 7 USC
2204 Name of Law: Duties of Scretary
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 512 Name of Law: CIPSEA
The program changes include the
standardizing of questionnaires, improved sampling, and removal of
several surveys, these program changes have resulted in a reduction
of 12,727 responses and 1,393 hours of burden. Changes due to
adjustments in agency estimates result in a reduction of 4,735
responses and 444 hours of burden.
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.