This is a request for a three-year renewal of the Agricultural Labor docket. There is a burden increase in this renewal request. The increased burden resulted from two program changes 1) California Employment Development Department (EDD) discontinued its monthly survey. As a result, EDD terminated the joint labor questionnaire arrangement effective January 1, 2025. Respondent burden increased for this information collection request since NASS now has to collect data for the Agricultural Labor Survey in California, and 2) an additional mailing nation-wide to increase response.
US Code:
8 USC 1188
Name of Law: Reports on H-2A Program
US Code:
7 USC 1301
Name of Law: Definitions
US Code:
7 USC 2204
Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information Generally
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 503(a)
Name of Law: CIPSEA
Respondent burden increased for this information collection request since NASS now has to collect data for the Agricultural Labor Survey in California, and 2) an additional mailing nation-wide to increase response.
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.
Labor Survey - non response