Field Crops Objective Yield

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form QID Field Crops Objective Yield Form and Instruction	Modified
0088 - 2018 OY Presurvey Letter.docx Supplementary Document	2018-02-26
0088-OY-18-SSB-02-15-2018.docx Supporting Statement B	2018-02-26
0088-OY-18-SSA-02-14-2018.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-02-26
FR-0088-OY 2017 - 60 day notice 12-15-2017.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
FRN - SORN - Apr 27, 2009.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
Public Law 107-347 Sec 503(a) - CIPSEA - Confidentiality of Data - 06-15-2007.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
Title 18 USC - Sec 1905 - Disclosure.doc Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
Title 7 USC - Sec 2276-Confidentiality[1] - Section 1770 of Food Security Act.doc Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
Title 7 USC - Sec 2204(a) Gen Duties[1].doc Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0088-ObjYld-Monthly Crop Production - Issued 11-09-2017.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0088 - 2018 - Potato OY Backgrounder.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0088 - 2018 - Wheat OY Backgrounder.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0088 - 2018 - Soybean OY Backgrounder.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0088 - 2018 - Cotton OY Backgrounder.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0088 - 2018 Corn OY Backgrounder.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
NASDA - 004 Revised - June 2009.docx Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
PIA - NASS UNIX MA Oct. 2011.doc Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0088 - Yield Forecasting Program of NASS - May 2012.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0088-ObjYld-2017 Annual Crop Production Summary - Issued 01-12-2018.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0088 - Objective Yield Survey - Overview - Brochure.docx Supplementary Document	2018-02-26
0088 - Wheat Objective Yield Procedures Brochure.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0088 - Soybean Objective Yield Procedures Brochure.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0088 - Cotton Objective Yield Procedures Brochure.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14
0088 - Corn Objective Yield Procedures Brochure.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
185750	Non Response Other-Non Response Statement	Modified
1107	Field Crops Objective Yield Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0535-0088	ICR Reference No: 201802-0535-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201501-0535-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Field Crops Objective Yield
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/17/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/05/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2018
Responses	62,350	0	8,000
Time Burden (Hours)	5,456	0	2,820
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This group of surveys provide indications needed to estimate yield per acre for five major field crops (corn, soybeans, cotton, potatoes, and wheat) and several state specific fruits and nuts. The indications are based on objective measurements and correlated to final yield. Estimates are used in farm policy decisions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information
   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 2204 Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary
  

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:
	82 FR 240	12/15/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 8963	03/02/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Field Crops Objective Yield	QID 16392B, QID, QID , QID , QID , QID , QID, QID 163921, QID 163923, QID 163927, QID 163922, QID 163923, QID 150028, QID , QID, QID , QID 120031C-2, QID 163923, QID 120034B, QID 120032E, QID 120034E, QID 120031E-W, QID , QID 120032A, QID 120032 B, QID 120032C-1, QID 120032C-2, QID 120033A-1, QID 120033B, QID 120033C, QID 120033E, QID 120038 A, QID 120038B, QID 120038C51, QID 120038C11, QID 120038C31, QID 120038 92, QID 120038C82, QID 120038E, QID 120034A, QID 120034C-2, QID 120034C-2R, QID 120031 A-1W, QID 120031 B, QID 120031C-1, QID 120031, QID 120038Q-1W, QID 120034Q-3, QID 120032Q-6, QID	Objective Yield Survey for Florida Citrus (Phone Script) ,   Citrus Tree Inventory - Request for Property Information - FL ,   Revision Sheet Citrus Tree Inventory - FL ,   Limb Count - Limb Count and Pre-selection Survey ,   Liasion Sheet - Citrus Tree Inventory ,   Size and Drop Form - Citrus Growth Survey ,   Maturity Cards fir Citrus ,   Almond Objective Measurement Survey - Permission Form ,   Random Path Sheet - Almond Objective Measurement Survey ,   Size Card - Almond Objective Measurement Survey ,   Walnut Objective Measurement Survey - Permission Form ,   Random Path Sheet - Walnut Objective Measurement Survey ,   Hazelnut Objective Yield Survey - OR ,   Form B1 - Row and Tree Selection - Hazelnut Objective Yield Survey ,   Form B2 - Branch Selection - Hazelnut Objective Yield Survey ,   Form C - Laboratory Observations - Hazelnut Objective Yield Survey ,   Form A Corn Yield Survey ,   Form B Corn Yield Counts ,   Form C-1 Corn Maturity Code-6 Lab Determination ,   Form C-2 Corn Final Pre-harvest Lab Determinations ,   Form E Corn Yield Survey Post-harvest Gleanings ,   Form A Cotton Yield Survey ,   Form B Cotton Yield Counts ,   Form C Cotton Pre-harvest Lab Determinations ,   Form E Cotton Yield Survey Post Harvest Field Observations ,   Form A Potato Yield Survey ,   Form B Potato Yield Counts ,   Form C-1 Potato Yield Survey - Pre-Harvest Lab Determinations - Round Potatoes ,   Form C-1 Potato Yield Survey Pre-Harvest Lab Determinations - Long Potatoes - All States but ME ,   Form C-1 Potato Yield Survey - Pre-Harvest Lab Determinations - Long Potatoes - Maine Only ,   Form C-2 Potato Yield Survey - Pre-Harvest Lab Determinations - Round Potatoes ,   Form C-2 Potato Yield Survey - Pre-Harvest Lab Determinations - Long Potatoes ,   Form E - Potato Yield Survey - Post Harvest Gleanings ,   Form A - Soybean Yield Survey ,   Form B - Soybean Yield Counts ,   Form C - Soybean Pre-Harvest Lab Determinations ,   Form C-2R - Soybean Pre-Harvest Lab Determinations ,   Form E - Soybean Yield Survey - Post-Harvest Gleanings ,   Form A-1 - Winter Wheat - Yield Survey ,   Form B - Winter Wheat Yield Counts ,   Form C-1 - Winter Wheat Yield Survey - National Laboratory Detereminations ,   Form C-2 - Winter Wheat Yield Survey - National Laboratory Determinations ,   Form E - Winter Wheat Yield Survey - Post-Harvest Gleanings ,   Form Q-1 Quality Check ,   Form Q-1W - Potato Quality Check Weights ,   Form Q-3 - Laboratory Scale Check ,   Form Q-6 - Field Scale Check ,   Citrus Objective Measurement Survey - Permission Form ,   Random Path Sheet - Citrus Objective Measurement Survey ,   Size Card - Citrus Objective Measurement Survey
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	62,350	8,000	0	46,350	8,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,456	2,820	0	2,309	327	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: Minor adjustments were made to the responses and burden calculations for the field crops in this submission causing a small adjustment to the total burden and responses. The majority of change comes from the program change for the addition of the fruit and nut objective measurement surveys.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,300,000

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 03/05/2018

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