This is a request for the renewal of this information collection for an additional three years. In addition to the national Catfish and Trout Production Surveys, NASS is requesting approval to conduct two state-specific aquaculture surveys to be conducted under reimbursable agreements in Hawaii and Pennsylvania.
NOTE: NASS conducts the Census of Aquaculture (OMB Control Number 0535-0237) approximately every five years. The Census of Aquaculture will be conducted in January 2024, referencing 2023 production year. The annual Trout and Catfish surveys that normally would be conducted in January 2024 will not be conducted, since they would have duplicated the Census of Aquaculture that will be conducted in January 2024. The requested burden reflects this.
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 435 301
Name of Law: CIPSEA - Confidentiality of Data
PL:
Pub.L. 96 - 362 2801
Name of Law: National Aquaculture Act of 1980
US Code:
7 USC 2204
Name of Law: General Duties
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information
US Code:
7 USC 3601.1
Name of Law: Freedom of Information Act
The annual Trout and Catfish surveys that normally would be conducted in January 2024 will not be conducted since data for those surveys are collected in the Census of Aquaculture (OMB Control Number 0535-0237). Average annual burden reflects this and results in a decrease in requested burden.
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.