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.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2016
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2013
350
0
362
89
0
99
0
0
0
Provides data on the number of mink pelts produced by color, class, and number of females bred to produce kits the following year. Estimates are based on complete enumeration. Estimates are used by Government and industry sources in production and marketing decisions.
Reduction in burden hours from 99 to 89 and respondents from 362 to 350 are due to a slight adjustment in the estimate of sample size for the next 3 years.
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.