This is a revision of a currently approved information collection request. The total number of respondents decreased from 15,509 to 14,755 resulting in a decrease of 754. The total number of responses decreased from 91,693 to 91,100 resulting in a decrease of 593. The total annual burden hours decreased from 57,047 to 56,765 resulting in a decrease of 282 burden hours. The annual number of responses and respondents did not decrease equally, therefore the total number of responses per respondent increased from 5.9 to 6.2 resulting in an increase of 0.3. The total annual burden on respondents decreased from 57,047 to 56,765 resulting in a decrease of 282. These changes in the 83-I are a result of adjustments rather than program changes. The estimated number of respondents has been updated based on the number of program participants in recent years.
FCIC reviewed each line item and data element by consulting with RMA subject matter experts to develop response times for data elements. The public was able to comment on the response times included in the 60-day notice during the comment period.
This renewal was adjusted to add fringe benefits. The last approved package cost to respondents was $1,946,487. For this package, the cost increased to $2,894,491, for a difference of $948,004.
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.