This is a request for the renewal of
this information collection for an additional three years. In
addition to the national Catfish and Trout Production Surveys, NASS
is requesting approval to conduct three state-specific aquaculture
surveys to be conducted under reimbursable agreements in Florida,
Hawaii, and Pennsylvania. In addition, NASS will discontinue the
Catfish Feed Deliveries Report and the Catfish Processing Report.
NASS also plans to conduct testing of the questionnaires.
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
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
There is an increase in total
burden hours compared to the previous submission. This is primarily
due to an adjustment in sample size for the July Catfish Production
Survey and a two-year provision for the Florida Aquaculture Survey
(previously only one year was requested for this survey). There are
three program changes. The Catfish Feed Deliveries and Catfish
Processing Surveys were discontinued due to budget sequestration in
2013. Also, a provision was added for conducting test interviews to
improve questionnaires.
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.