Requested change to the collection of FL citrus data is approved.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2028
06/30/2028
06/30/2028
68,170
0
64,990
28,792
0
28,114
0
0
0
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is submitting a substantive change request to revise the currently approved information collection for the Fruit, Nut, and Specialty Crops Surveys (OMB No. 0535-0039). This change reflects a programmatic adjustment to the Florida citrus data collection strategy.
Specifically, NASS proposes to discontinue the Florida Citrus Processors Inquiry and incorporate Florida into the Quarterly Citrus Survey. This adjustment will streamline internal data collection operations and align Floridaâs citrus data reporting with the methodology used in other citrus-producing states. While this change will not reduce overall respondent burden, it will improve consistency across states and enhance operational efficiency. Florida will adopt the California version of the Quarterly Citrus Survey questionnaire, ensuring uniformity in data collection instruments. No changes are being made to the core survey instruments beyond the inclusion of Florida in the sampling frame and associated scheduling adjustments.
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 435 301
Name of Law: Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency
US Code:
7 USC 3601.1
Name of Law: General Statement of Public Information (FOIA)
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code:
7 USC 2204
Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosue of Confidential Information
US Code:
7 USC 1421d
Name of Law: Commodity Reports
NASS proposes a programmatic change to the Florida citrus data collection strategy by discontinuing the Florida Citrus Processors Inquiry and incorporating Florida into the Quarterly Citrus Survey. This change will align Floridaâs data collection with the methodology used in other citrus-producing states and streamline internal operations. Although this adjustment does not reduce respondent burden, it enhances consistency across states and improves operational efficiency.
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.
Fruit, Nuts, and Specialty Crops - non responses