[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 98 (Thursday, May 21, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 29299]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-12322]
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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.
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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 Mink Survey. The target population
will be pulled from farmers who have reported mink production in the
past, trade magazines, or grower's association's lists. The
questionnaire that NASS is planning to use is the same as what was used
in previous years, with one additional pelt color class being added to
both the producer and price questionnaires. Any additional changes to
the questionnaires would result from requests by industry data users.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by July 20, 2015 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number 0535-
0212, by any of the following methods:
Email: [email protected]. Include docket number
above in the subject line of the message.
E-fax: (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.
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: R. Renee Picanso, Associate
Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, (202) 720-4333. 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].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Mink Survey.
OMB Control Number: 0535-0212.
Expiration Date of Approval: January 31, 2016.
Type of Request: Intent to Seek Approval to Revise and Extend an
Information Collection for 3 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, prices, and disposition. The Mink
Survey collects data on the number of mink pelts produced, the number
of females bred, and the number of mink farms. Mink estimates are used
by the federal government to calculate total value of sales and total
cash receipts, by State governments to administer fur farm programs and
health regulations, and by universities in research projects. The
current expiration date for this docket is January 31, 2016. NASS
intends to request that the Mink Survey be approved for another 3
years.
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, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3501,
et seq.), and 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.
33362.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response. NASS plans
to mail out publicity materials with the questionnaires to inform
producers of the importance of this survey. NASS will also use multiple
mailings, followed up with phone and personal enumeration to increase
response rates and to minimize data collection costs.
Respondents: Farmers and ranchers.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 350.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 90 hours.
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, 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, May 5, 2015.
R. Renee Picanso,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2015-12322 Filed 5-20-15; 8:45 am]
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