Agricultural Surveys Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form QID Agricultural Surveys Program Form and Instruction	Modified
0213-ags-2013-SSA - Rev.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-06-18
0213 - BEA support of NASS Ag Surveys Program - reply - 12-11-2013.docx Supplementary Document	2014-02-07
0213 - 2014 Sheep and Goats Industry - Sample Support Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2014-02-07
0213-ags-2013-SSB - Rev.docx Supporting Statement B	2014-06-18
EDR General Instructions Page.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
NASDA - 004 Revised - June 2009.doc Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Reasons for Nonresponse in the 2009 June Area Survey - Apr 2011.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - The Feasibility of Using NASS's Sampling List Frame to Evaluate Errors - Oct 2011.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Adjusting the June Area Survey Estimate of the Number of US Farms - Nov 2011.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Area Sampling Frame Construction - July 2012.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Exploring Quarterly Agricultural Survey Questionnaire Version Reduction - May 2009.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Acreage report - 6-28-2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report - 09-27-2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Grain Stocks - 09-30-2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Crop Production - Ag Yield Survey - 11-08-2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Cattle - 02-01-2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Cattle On Feed - 11-22-2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Sheep and Goats - 02-01-2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Rice Stocks - 10-29-2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Prospective Plantings - 03-28-2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Small Grains - 09-30-2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Land Values - 08-02-2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - Farms, Land in Farms and Livestock Operations - 02-19-2013.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2014 Sheep and Goats - Cover Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2014 Sheep and Goats - Sample News Release.doc Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2014 January Sheep and Goat Survey - Backgrounder.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2014 January Cattle Survey - Sample Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2014 January Cattle Survey - Sample News Release.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 -2014 Cattle Survey - Backgrounder.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2013 December Hogs and Pigs - news release.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2013 December Hogs and Pigs Survey - Sample Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2013 Hogs Backgrounder.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2013 Ag Yield Presurvey Letter.doc Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2013 Ag Yield Backgrounder.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2010_June_Surveys_News_Release.doc Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2013 December Ag Survey Sample Cover Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2013 Crops-Stocks Fact Sheet.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2013 June Area Survey - Backgrounder.doc Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
0213 - 2013 June Area Surveys - News Release.doc Supplementary Document	2014-01-31
PIA - NASS UNIX MA Oct. 2011.doc Supplementary Document	2014-01-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
36775	Agricultural Surveys Program Form and Instruction	Modified
181204	Agricultural Surveys Program - non-response Other-Non-response statement	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0535-0213	ICR Reference No: 201312-0535-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201304-0535-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Agricultural Surveys Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/18/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/05/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2017	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2014
Responses	1,265,750	0	1,261,550
Time Burden (Hours)	197,621	0	198,027
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Provides probability survey indications used to estimate major crop acreage and production, livestock inventory, stocks of grain, number of farms, and land in farms. Estimates are used throughout Government and agriculture for policy, production and marketing decisions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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 Secretary
   PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 512 Name of Law: CIPSEA
   US Code: 7 USC 3601.1 Name of Law: Freedom of Information Act
   US Code: 16 USC 3834(c) Name of Law: Rental Rates
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 207	10/25/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 12144	03/04/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Agricultural Surveys Program	QID 304011 Version B - MT, QID 303011 - Version D - MT, QID 301091, QID 301123, QID, QID 302121, QID 302121, QID 190200, QID 190200, QID 301082, QID 301082, QID 303011, QID 303011, QID, QID, QID 030050, QID 304011, QID 304071, QID 304011, QID, QID, QID, QID 122765, QID 122899, QID 122767, QID 090501, QID 090501, QID 030050, QID 030050, QID 030050, QID 030050, QID 030050, QID 030050, QID 301031, QID 030050, QID 030050, QID 030050, QID 030050, QID 030050, QID 030050, QID 030050, QID 304011, QID, QID 351113, QID 351113, QID 356213, QID 301031, QID 301061, QID 301061, QID 301091, QID 301123, QID 143600, QID 303071, QID 303071	Telephone Quality Control Worksheet For June Agricultural Survey (Area Frame Samples) ,   Quality Control Worksheet For June Agricultural Survey (Area Frame Segments) ,   2013 June Agricultural Survey Area Screening - Version A ,   2013 June Agricultural Survey Area Screening - Version B ,   Sheep And Goat Report - January 1, 2014 - WY ,   Sheep And Goat Report - January - Master ,   Telephone Quality Control Reinterview Form ,   Sheep And Goat Report - July - IN ,   Sheep And Goat Report - July - Master ,   Landlord Screening Supplement ,   Cattle Report - January 1, 2014 ,   Sheep and Goat Repoort - January 1, 2014 ,   2013 June Agricultural Survey Area Screening - Version C ,   2013 June Agricultural Survey - IA ,   June Agricultural Survey - Master ,   Ag Yield Survey - May - IA ,   Ag Yield Survey - May - Master ,   Ag Yield Survey - June - IL ,   Ag Yield Survey - June 2013 - Master ,   Ag Yield Survey - July - IA ,   Ag Yield Survey - July 2013 - Master ,   Ag Yield Survey - August - IA ,   Ag Yield Survey - August 2013 - Master ,   Ag Yield Survey - September - IA ,   Ag Yield Survey - September 2013 - Master ,   Ag Yield Survey - October - IA ,   Ag Yield Survey - October 2013 - Master ,   Ag Yield Survey - November - IA ,   Ag Yield Survey - November 2013 - Master ,   Cattle Report - January 1, 2014 - TX - Version C ,   Cattle Report - January 1, 2014 - WY - Version D ,   Cattle Report - July 1, 2012 ,   Cattle Report - January - Master ,   Cattle On Feed Inquiry - January 1, 2014 - IA ,   Cattle On Feed Inquiry - February 1, 2014 - IA ,   Cattle On Feed Inquiry - May 1, 2013 - TX ,   Cattle On Feed Inquiry - June 1, 2013 - TX ,   Cattle On Feed Inquiry - December 1, 2013 - IA ,   Agricultural Survey - March 1, 2014 - IA ,   Agricultural Survey - March 2013 - Master ,   Agricultural Survey - June 1, 2013 - IA ,   Agricultural Land Values - January 1, 2014 - AZ ,   Land Rent And Value Survey - 2014 - ND ,   Agricultural Land Values - Master ,   On Farm Rice Stocks Survey - August 1, 2013 - TX ,   On Farm Rice Stocks Survey - Master ,   Agricultural Survey - June 2013 - Master ,   Agricultural Survey - September 1, 2013 - IA ,   Agricultural Survey - September 2013 - Master ,   Agricultural Survey - December 1, 2013 - IA ,   Agricultural Survey - December 2013 - Master ,   Crop or Livestock Loss Survey ,   Hog Report - December 1, 2013 - IA ,   Hog Report - Master
Agricultural Surveys Program - non-response

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,265,750	1,261,550	0	0	4,200	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	197,621	198,027	0	0	-406	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The overall increase, a program change in burden, is due primarily to the addition of the TOTAL screening form to the Area Frame Surveys. The rest of the changes are due to the adjustment in sample sizes to accommodate changes in the farming population.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $30,000,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/05/2014

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