The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is requesting a three-year extension to continue its annual data collection and publication activities. This renewal includes reinstating the Cotton Objective Yield Survey, discontinuing the California Almonds and Oregon Hazelnuts Surveys, and reducing the number of data collection waves for the Florida Citrus survey from 12 to 5.
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
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 435 301
Name of Law: CIPSEA
There are several significant program changes to the Objective Yield information collection request. These include reinstating the Cotton Objective Yield Survey, discontinuing the California Almonds and Oregon Hazelnuts surveys, and reducing the number of data collection waves for the Florida Citrus survey from 12 to 5
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.
Non Response