Census of Horticultural Specialties

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 19-A627 2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties - Hawaii Version	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form 19-A624 2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties - US Version	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
FRN - SORN - Apr 27, 2009.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-06-27	Available
0236 - Census of Horticulture - SAF and AmericanHort - June 2019 - Reply.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-06-27	Available
0236-Horticulture Census-2019-SSB.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2019-07-01	Available
0236-Horticulture Census-2019-SSA - Revised.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-08-26	Available
PIA - NASS DA MA PIA v2_2 - Dec 1, 2017.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-06-27	Available
NASDA - 004 Revised - June 2009.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-06-27	Available
0236 - Census of Horticulture - Dennis Fixler, BEA - 04-29-2019 - Reply.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-06-27	Available
0093 - Floriculture Crops - 2014 Summary 6-04-2015.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-06-27	Available
0236 - Census of Horticulture Specialties - 2014 - 12-14-2015.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-06-27	Available
0236 - Horticulture Census - Publicity Materials Draft Pre and Reminder Postcards.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-06-27	Available
0236 - Horticulture Census - Publicity Materials Draft Cover letter - Reminder.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-06-27	Available
0236 - Horticulture Census - Publicity Materials Draft Cover letter.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-06-27	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
190730	Census of Horticultural Specialties - Non-response	Other-non-response statement	Modified
1172	Census of Horticultural Specialties	Form and Instruction	Modified	2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties - Hawaii Version
1172	Census of Horticultural Specialties	Form and Instruction	Modified	2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties - US Version
1172	Census of Horticultural Specialties	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0535-0236	ICR Reference No: 201906-0535-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201406-0535-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Census of Horticultural Specialties
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/10/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/19/2019
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2022	36 Months From Approved
Responses	121,829	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	52,956	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Provides the only source of detailed and consistent data series on horticultural crop production and sales by type of plant on state and national levels.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2204g Name of Law: Authority of Sec of Ag to Conduct Census
   US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary
   US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality fo Information
   US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information
   PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 3501 Name of Law: CIPSEA
   US Code: 7 USC 3601.1 Name of Law: General Statement of Public Information (FOIA)
  

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:
	84 FR 40	02/28/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 34849	07/19/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Census of Horticultural Specialties	19-A624, 19-A627	2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties - US Version ,   2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties - Hawaii Version
Census of Horticultural Specialties - Non-response

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	121,829	0	0	121,829	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	52,956	0	0	52,956	0	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: This a reinstatement of a previously conducted survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,000,000

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: 07/19/2019

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