NASS agrees 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 this round's
response rates and for prospective rounds of this information
collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2013
27,625
0
12,550
4,464
0
4,054
0
0
0
Provides data to estimate the number
of producers, plant production, sales, value and area used for
production of principal floriculture commodities.
US Code:
7 USC
2204 Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary
US Code: 7 USC
2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Data
US Code: 18
USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential
Information
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 503(a) Name of Law: CIPSEA
Two program changes are being
made this time. We will be conducting the survey all 3 years
instead of the 2 years previously approved, along with the
discontinuation of the Hawaii Poinsettia survey. The sample sizes
were adjusted down to accommodate changes in the population size
from 3 years ago.
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.