83 FR 50067 - Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 193 (October 4, 2018)
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 193 (October 4, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-21612 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 193 (Thursday, October 4, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 50067-50068] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-21612] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Statistics Service Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request revision and extension of a currently approved information collection, the List Sampling Frame Surveys. Revision to burden hours will be needed due to changes in the size of the target population, sampling design, and questionnaire length. Annually, NASS obtains lists of farm and ranch operators from different crop and livestock organizations. Before adding these names to our list of active operators we will contact the individuals to determine if they qualify as a farm or ranch and then collect basic information from them on the size and type of operation they have. These data will be used to eliminate any duplication we may have with names already on our list. In addition to the names of potential operators we receive from different crop and livestock organizations, NASS has been investigating the use of web-scraping as a source of identifying new farm operators to add to our List Frame. This new approach will be conducted under a two stage process. A short screening form will be used first to identify potential agricultural producers who will then receive a more detailed questionnaire. This approach is designed to minimize respondent burden on small or non-farming entities. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by December 3, 2018 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number 0535- 0140, by any of the following methods:Email: ombofficer@nass.usda.gov. Include docket number above in the subject line of the message. eFax: (855) 838-6382. Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions to: David Hancock, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-2024. [[Page 50068]] Hand Delivery/Courier: Hand deliver to: David Hancock, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin L. Barnes, Associate Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, (202) 720-2707. Copies of this information collection and related instructions can be obtained without charge from David Hancock, NASS--OMB Clearance Officer, at (202) 690-2388 or at ombofficer@nass.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: List Sampling Frame Surveys. OMB Control Number: 0535-0140. Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2019. Type of Request: Intent to Seek Approval to Revise and Extend an Information Collection for a period of three years. Abstract: The primary objective of the National Agricultural Statistics Service is to prepare and issue State and national estimates of crop and livestock production, economic statistics, environmental statistics related to agriculture and also to conduct the Census of Agriculture. The List Sampling Frame Surveys are used to develop and maintain a complete list of possible farm and ranch operations. The goal is to produce for each State a relatively complete, current, and unduplicated list of names for statistical sampling for agricultural operation surveys and the Census of Agriculture. Data from these agricultural surveys are used by government agencies and educational institutions in planning, farm policy analysis, and program administration. More importantly, farmers and ranchers use NASS data to help make informed business decisions on what commodities to produce and when is the optimal time to market their products. NASS data is useful to farmers in comparing their farming practices with the economic and environmental data published by NASS. Authority: These data will be collected under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). Individually identifiable data collected under this authority are governed by Section 1770 of the Food Security Act of 1985 as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2276, which requires USDA to afford strict confidentiality to non-aggregated data provided by respondents. This Notice is submitted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-113) and the Office of Management and Budget regulations at 5 CFR part 1320. NASS also complies with OMB Implementation Guidance, ``Implementation Guidance for Title V of the E-Government Act, Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 (CIPSEA),'' Federal Register, Vol. 72, No. 115, June 15, 2007, p. 33376. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 to 15 minutes per respondent. Respondents: Potential Farmers and Ranchers. Estimated Number of Respondents: 675,000 (annual average). Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: With an estimated response rate of approximately 65% NASS estimates the burden to be approximately 145,000 hours (annually). Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, technological or other forms of information technology collection methods. All responses to this notice will become a matter of public record and be summarized in the request for OMB approval. Signed at Washington, DC, September 26, 2018. Kevin L. Barnes, Associate Administrator. [FR Doc. 2018-21612 Filed 10-3-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-20-P
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NAPPO standards (including the 493–0445, or email: HQOA@ DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
NAPPO Work Program, standard setting nass.usda.gov. General information
process, and adopted standards) is about the committee can also be found National Agricultural Statistics Service
available on the NAPPO website.6 at https://www.nass.usda.gov/About_
Information on official U.S. NASS/index.php. Notice of Intent To Request Revision
participation in NAPPO activities, and Extension of a Currently Approved
including U.S. positions on standards SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Information Collection
being considered, may also be obtained Advisory Committee on Agriculture
Statistics, which consists of 20 members AGENCY: National Agricultural Statistics
from Ms. Abad. Those wishing to Service, USDA.
provide comments on any of the topics appointed from 7 categories covering a
being addressed in the NAPPO work broad range of agricultural disciplines ACTION: Notice and request for
program may do so at any time by and interests, has scheduled a meeting comments.
responding to this notice (see on November 14–15, 2018. During this
ADDRESSES above) or by transmitting time the Advisory Committee will SUMMARY: In accordance with the
comments through Ms. Abad. discuss topics including the status of Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intention of the
Done in Washington, DC, on September 27, NASS programs, Census of Agriculture
National Agricultural Statistics Service
2018. Updates, Census of Agriculture Program
(NASS) to request revision and
Kevin Shea, Plans, and the NASS Strategic Plan.
extension of a currently approved
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health The Committee meeting is open to the information collection, the List
Inspection Service. public. The public is asked to pre- Sampling Frame Surveys. Revision to
[FR Doc. 2018–21577 Filed 10–3–18; 8:45 am] register for the meeting at least 10 burden hours will be needed due to
BILLING CODE 3410–34–P business days prior to the meeting. Your changes in the size of the target
pre-registration must state the names of population, sampling design, and
each person in your group, organization, questionnaire length. Annually, NASS
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE or interest represented; the number of obtains lists of farm and ranch operators
National Agricultural Statistics Service people planning to give oral comments, from different crop and livestock
if any; and whether anyone in your organizations. Before adding these
Notice of the Advisory Committee on group requires special accommodations. names to our list of active operators we
Agriculture Statistics Meeting Submit registrations to Executive will contact the individuals to
Secretary, Advisory Committee on determine if they qualify as a farm or
AGENCY: National Agricultural Statistics ranch and then collect basic information
Agriculture Statistics, via eFax: 855–
Service, USDA. from them on the size and type of
493–0445, or email: HQOA@
ACTION: Notice of public meeting. operation they have. These data will be
nass.usda.gov. Members of the public
SUMMARY: In accordance with the who request to give oral comments to used to eliminate any duplication we
Federal Advisory Committee Act, the the Committee must arrive at the may have with names already on our
National Agricultural Statistics Service meeting site by 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, list.
(NASS) announces a meeting of the November 15, 2018. Written comments In addition to the names of potential
Advisory Committee on Agriculture by attendees or other interested operators we receive from different crop
Statistics. stakeholders will be welcomed for the and livestock organizations, NASS has
public record before and up to two been investigating the use of web-
DATES: The Committee meeting will be scraping as a source of identifying new
held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weeks following the meeting. The
public may file written comments by farm operators to add to our List Frame.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018, and This new approach will be conducted
from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on mail to the Executive Director, Advisory
under a two stage process. A short
Thursday, November 15, 2018. There Committee on Agriculture Statistics,
screening form will be used first to
will be an opportunity for public U.S. Department of Agriculture,
identify potential agricultural producers
questions and comments at 8:15 a.m. on National Agricultural Statistics Service,
who will then receive a more detailed
Thursday, November 15, 2018. All times 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room
questionnaire. This approach is
mentioned herein refer to Central 5041–A South Building, Washington, designed to minimize respondent
Standard Time. DC, 20250–2000. Written comments can burden on small or non-farming entities.
ADDRESSES: The Committee meeting also be sent via eFax: 855–493–0445, or
email: HQOA@nass.usda.gov. All DATES: Comments on this notice must be
will take place at the Wyndham San
Antonio Riverwalk, 111 E Pecan St., San statements will become a part of the received by December 3, 2018 to be
Antonio, TX 78205. Written comments official records of the USDA Advisory assured of consideration.
may be filed before or up to two weeks Committee on Agriculture Statistics and ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
after the meeting with the contact will be kept on file for public review in identified by docket number 0535–0140,
person identified herein at: U.S. the office of the Executive Director, by any of the following methods:
Department of Agriculture, National Advisory Committee on Agriculture • Email: ombofficer@nass.usda.gov.
Agricultural Statistics Service, 1400 Statistics, U.S. Department of Include docket number above in the
Independence Avenue SW, Room 5041– Agriculture, Washington, DC, 20250. subject line of the message.
A, South Building, Washington, DC, • eFax: (855) 838–6382.
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Signed at Washington, DC, September 19,
20250–2000.
2018.
• Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CD–
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ROM submissions to: David Hancock,
Kevin Barnes, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S.
Kevin Barnes, Associate Administrator,
National Agricultural Statistics Service, Associate Administrator, National Department of Agriculture, Room 5336
telephone: 202–720–4333, eFax: 855– Agricultural Statistics Service. South Building, 1400 Independence
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• Hand Delivery/Courier: Hand NASS also complies with OMB (Committee) will hold a meeting on
deliver to: David Hancock, NASS Implementation Guidance, Tuesday October 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of ‘‘Implementation Guidance for Title V Central time. The Committee will
Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, of the E-Government Act, Confidential review a draft project proposal and
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Information Protection and Statistical discuss next steps in their study of the
Washington, DC 20250–2024. Efficiency Act of 2002 (CIPSEA),’’ state’s 2012 ‘‘Civil Rights Initiative,’’
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Federal Register, Vol. 72, No. 115, June which bars consideration of race or sex
Kevin L. Barnes, Associate 15, 2007, p. 33376. in public employment, admissions to
Administrator, National Agricultural Estimate of Burden: Public reporting public educational institutions, or
Statistics Service, U.S. Department of burden for this collection of information public contracts.
Agriculture, (202) 720–2707. Copies of is estimated to average 10 to 15 minutes DATES: The meeting will take place on
this information collection and related per respondent. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
instructions can be obtained without Respondents: Potential Farmers and Central.
charge from David Hancock, NASS— Ranchers. Public Call Information: Dial: 1–855–
OMB Clearance Officer, at (202) 690– Estimated Number of Respondents: 719–5012, Conference ID: 5395512.
2388 or at ombofficer@nass.usda.gov. 675,000 (annual average). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Respondents: With an estimated
Title: List Sampling Frame Surveys. mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or (312) 353–
response rate of approximately 65% 8311.
OMB Control Number: 0535–0140. NASS estimates the burden to be
Expiration Date of Approval: January approximately 145,000 hours SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members
31, 2019. (annually). of the public may listen to this
Type of Request: Intent to Seek Comments: Comments are invited on: discussion through the above call in
Approval to Revise and Extend an (a) Whether the proposed collection of number. An open comment period will
Information Collection for a period of information is necessary for the proper be provided to allow members of the
three years. performance of the functions of the public to make a statement as time
Abstract: The primary objective of the agency, including whether the allows. The conference call operator
National Agricultural Statistics Service information will have practical utility; will ask callers to identify themselves,
is to prepare and issue State and (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate the organization they are affiliated with
national estimates of crop and livestock of the burden of the proposed collection (if any), and an email address prior to
production, economic statistics, of information including the validity of placing callers into the conference
environmental statistics related to the methodology and assumptions used; room. Callers can expect to incur regular
agriculture and also to conduct the (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, charges for calls they initiate over
Census of Agriculture. The List and clarity of the information to be wireless lines, according to their
Sampling Frame Surveys are used to collected; and (d) ways to minimize the wireless plan. The Commission will not
develop and maintain a complete list of burden of the collection of information refund any incurred charges. Callers
possible farm and ranch operations. The on those who are to respond, including will incur no charge for calls they
goal is to produce for each State a through the use of appropriate initiate over land-line connections to
relatively complete, current, and automated, electronic, mechanical, the toll-free telephone number. Persons
unduplicated list of names for statistical technological or other forms of with hearing impairments may also
sampling for agricultural operation information technology collection follow the proceedings by first calling
surveys and the Census of Agriculture. methods. the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–
Data from these agricultural surveys are All responses to this notice will 8339 and providing the Service with the
used by government agencies and become a matter of public record and be conference call number and conference
educational institutions in planning, summarized in the request for OMB ID number.
farm policy analysis, and program approval. Members of the public are entitled to
administration. More importantly, submit written comments; the
Signed at Washington, DC, September 26,
farmers and ranchers use NASS data to comments must be received in the
2018.
help make informed business decisions regional office within 30 days following
Kevin L. Barnes,
on what commodities to produce and the meeting. Written comments may be
when is the optimal time to market their Associate Administrator.
mailed to the Regional Programs Unit,
products. NASS data is useful to farmers [FR Doc. 2018–21612 Filed 10–3–18; 8:45 am] U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 230 S
in comparing their farming practices BILLING CODE 3410–20–P Dearborn, Suite 2120, Chicago, IL
with the economic and environmental 60604. They may also be faxed to the
data published by NASS. Commission at (312) 353–8324, or
Authority: These data will be COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS emailed to Corrine Sanders at csanders@
collected under the authority of 7 U.S.C. usccr.gov. Persons who desire
2204(a). Individually identifiable data Notice of Public Meetings of the additional information may contact the
collected under this authority are Oklahoma Advisory Committee Regional Programs Unit at (312) 353–
governed by Section 1770 of the Food AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil 8311.
Security Act of 1985 as amended, 7 Rights Records generated from this meeting
U.S.C. 2276, which requires USDA to ACTION: Announcement of meeting. may be inspected and reproduced at the
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afford strict confidentiality to non- Regional Programs Unit Office, as they
aggregated data provided by SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, become available, both before and after
respondents. This Notice is submitted in pursuant to the provisions of the rules the meeting. Records of the meeting will
accordance with the Paperwork and regulations of the U.S. Commission be available via www.facadatabase.gov
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–113) on Civil Rights (Commission) and the under the Commission on Civil Rights,
and the Office of Management and Federal Advisory Committee Act that Oklahoma Advisory Committee link.
Budget regulations at 5 CFR part 1320. the Oklahoma Advisory Committee Persons interested in the work of this
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| Contact | Kevin L. Barnes, Associate Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, (202) 720-2707. Copies of this information collection and related instructions can be obtained without charge from David Hancock, NASS--OMB Clearance Officer, at (202) 690-2388 or at [email protected] | |
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