Provides information on US level
catfish and trout, along with specialty aquaculture items in
Florida, Hawaii, and Pennsylvania. Data includes: inventory levels,
acreage and sales. Data are used by growers to make production and
marketing decisions. Data are also used by government agencies to
help carry out import/export programs, monitor disease problems,
and measure growth and importance of the industry.
US Code:
7
USC 3601.1 Name of Law: Freedom of Information Act
US Code: 7 USC
2204 Name of Law: General Duties
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 - 347 503 Name of Law: CIPSEA - Confidentiality of
Data
PL:
Pub.L. 96 - 362 2801 Name of Law: National Aquaculture Act of
1980
In this submission, there will
be a decrease in total sample size and a reduction in total burden.
These changes will involve both program changes as well as agency
adjustments. The program changes will involve NASS conducting two
additional state funded surveys that will be conducted under
cooperative agreements. The Florida survey will be conducted only
in odd numbered years. The Pennsylvania survey is a mandatory
survey that will be conducted annually and is mandated by the State
of Pennsylvania. NASS has adjusted the estimated sample sizes for
the catfish and trout production surveys due to a declining number
of farm operators.
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.