Experimental Economic Research

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Attachment H-Response-to-NASS-comments_11192014.docx Supplementary Document	2014-11-19
Attachment C-7USC2026a1_11192014.docx Supplementary Document	2014-11-19
Attachment G-Generic Clearance Docket Review_11192014.doc Supplementary Document	2014-11-19
Attachment D-60-day FRN_11192014.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-11-19
Attachment B-7USC2204a_11192014.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-11-19
Attachment A-7CFR3700_11192014.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-11-19
ERS Response-to-NASS-comments.docx Supplementary Document	2014-11-06
Supporting-statement-B_11192014.docx Supporting Statement B	2014-11-19
Supporting-statement-A_11192014.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-11-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
221213	Alternative tools for improving CRP cost-effectiveness, Part II Other-questionnaire	New
216658	Alternative tools for improving CRP cost-effectiveness Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0536-0070	ICR Reference No: 201411-0536-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201303-0536-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/ERS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Experimental Economic Research
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/12/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/25/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2016	18 Months From Approved	01/31/2015
Responses	6,900	0	6,900
Time Burden (Hours)	7,025	0	7,025
Cost Burden (Dollars)	172,394	0	159,117

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Abstract: The request is being sought for the renewal of a previously approved pilot of the concept of using a generic approval mechanism for the types of experimental economic studies described in Supporting Statement A. The experiments will be limited to two topic areas: conservation and nutrition.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2204(a) Name of Law: General duties of secretary; advissory functions; research and development
   US Code: 7 USC 2026(a)(1) Name of Law: Research, demonstration, and evaluations
  

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:
	79 FR 178	09/15/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 227	11/25/2014
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
Alternative tools for improving CRP cost-effectiveness
Alternative tools for improving CRP cost-effectiveness, Part II

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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	6,900	6,900	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,025	7,025	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	172,394	159,117	0	13,277	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $270,000

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? No

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: 11/25/2014

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