This is a substantive change request.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service is seeking approval to
change a survey that will collect data related to the number of
feral swine in the US and the amount and type of damages caused by
them. In the previous collection that was conducted in 2021 the
primary focus was on the amount of damage that was caused to
selected livestock in the target states. The focus for the 2022
survey will involve 11 states (Alabama, Arkansas, California,
Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Texas), to measure the damage to corn,
soybeans, wheat, rice, peanuts, and sorghum crops that is
associated with the presence of feral swine. These States were
chosen because they had high feral swine densities and a
significant presence of the target crops.
US Code:
7 USC
2204 Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 435 302 Name of Law: CIPSEA
US Code: 7 USC
2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code: 18
USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential
Information
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 334 2408 Name of Law: Agricultural Improvement Act
of 2018 - Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program
US Code: 7
USC 3601.1 Name of Law: General Statement of Public Information
(FOIA)
The decrease in burden and
responses is due partly to changing the target population from farm
operators who raised cattle (dairy and/or beef), hogs, sheep and/or
goats over to farmers that grew selected crops. In addition, two
fewer States are included in the 2022 survey.
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.