Understanding the Effects of Hurricanes Irma and Maria on Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Communities in the U.S. Caribbean

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
USDA CCH - IC Emergency Review - Supp Stmt B 20180307.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2018-03-08	Repair queued
Scan2018-03-01-155438.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-03-01	Repair queued
USDA CCH - IC Emergency Review - Supp Stmt A 20180307.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2018-03-08	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
230605	Non-Respondent	Other-Place Holder	New
230024	Interview Guidelines	Other-Focus Group Guide	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 201802-0596-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Understanding the Effects of Hurricanes Irma and Maria on Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Communities in the U.S. Caribbean
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 03/28/2018
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted	Conclusion Date: 04/17/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/08/2018
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		6 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In September 2017, two major hurricanes passed through the Caribbean, causing catastrophic damage to communities, infrastructure, farms, and forests across Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and many other island nations throughout the region. To date, there is limited data on the effects of Hurricanes Irma and Maria on agricultural and forestry systems and the people who depend on them in the U.S. Caribbean. Additionally, little is known about the effectiveness of associated production systems, conservation practices and programs, economic and policy measures, and mitigation and adaptation strategies implemented before, during, and after the storms.

Emergency Justfication: The Forest Service seeks emergency clearance for post hurricane research and assessment in the U.S. Caribbean given the limiting understanding of the effects on agriculture, forestry, and rural communities from recent hurricanes and the potential for the decay for the quality, detail, and accuracy of survivor memories over time.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Interview Guidelines
Non-Respondent

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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: The Forest Service is requesting for the emergency review and approval of a new information collection pertaining to the study on the effects of hurricanes in the U.S. Caribbean

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $82,995

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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.     No

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.     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: 03/08/2018

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