Following the screening phase and the first couple of rounds of data collection NASS would like to submit a non-substantive change request. NASS would like to merge four of the questionnaires used by the Census Bureau when they were conducting the Current Industrial Reports (CIR) into one questionnaire. This is in response to a request from the respondents. NASS has also made agreements with many of the corporate locations to report data for their many locations, greatly reducing burden and number of contacts needed to be made each year.
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 3601.1
Name of Law: General statement of Public Information (FOIA)
US Code:
7 USC 2204(a)
Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 503(a)
Name of Law: CIPSEA
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 13 3501
Name of Law: Paperwork Reduction Act
US Code:
7 USC 2204(g)
Name of Law: Authority of Secretary of Agriculture to Conduct Census of Agriculture
This is an adjustment to the sample size, frequency and burden from what was originally requested. The original request was based on historic numbers from the Census Bureau, who had previously conducted these surveys. Through the use of NASS' List Frame and working relationships we have with the farming industry, we have been able to adjust the way in which these surveys are conducted, resulting in significant reductions in burden and responses.
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.
CAIR Nonresponse