This is a non-substantive change to
the hops questionnaires. Following cognitive interviews to improve
the program, NASS will be combining the Dealer and Grower
questionnaires into one version that will still be conducted in
March and September.
US Code:
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USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Information
US Code: 7 USC
2204 Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary
US Code: 7 USC
2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 503(a) Name of Law: CIPSEA
US Code: 7
USC 3306.1 Name of Law: FOIA
US Code: 7
USC 951-958 Name of Law: Peanut Statistics Act
Program change that has
occurred since the previous approval the Hops Stocks Dealer
questionnaire and the Hops Stocks Growers questionnaire have been
combined into one after NASS conducted cognitive interviews with
respondents in order to improve the hops estimates.
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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).
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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
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and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.