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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 nonaggregated data provided by
respondents. This Notice is submitted in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13)
and Office of Management and Budget
regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 (60 FR
44978, August 29, 1995).
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, 72 FR 33376, June 15,
2007.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average a total of 70
minutes per respondent for the
complete survey cycle.
ANNUAL ESTIMATED SAMPLE SIZE AND RESPONDENT BURDEN FOR 2016–2018
Responses
Sample
size
Survey
Freq.
Resp.
count
Freq. ×
count
Non-response
Min./
resp.
Burden
hours
Nonresp.
count
Freq. ×
count
Burden
hours
Min./
nonr.
Total
burden
hours
Screening Phase in May ............................
Field Measurements in May/June 1 ............
Screening Phase in September .................
Harvest Sample crops 1 ..............................
Cropping Practices survey .........................
100
80
80
80
80
1
1
1
2
1
80
25
42
42
42
80
25
42
42
42
20
0
20
0
30
27
0
14
0
21
20
55
38
38
38
20
55
38
38
38
2
0
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
27
0
15
0
22
Total .....................................................
100
..............
146
230
..............
62
..............
..............
..............
3
65
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operator does not need to be present for the field visits (measurement and harvesting), so no respondent burden is associaed with these phases of the
survey.
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Respondents: Farmers, ranchers, and
farm managers in the South Fork
Watershed in Central Iowa.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
100
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 65 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, December 3,
2015.
R. Renee Picanso,
Associate Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notice of Intent To Request To
Conduct a New Information Collection
National Agricultural Statistics
Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intention of the
National Agricultural Statistics Service
(NASS) to seek approval to conduct a
new information collection to gather
data related to agricultural activity in
two urbanized areas (Seattle, WA and
Austin, TX). The data will be used to
develop and refine procedures to be
used to collect agricultural data in
urbanized areas for the 2017 Census of
Agriculture.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by February 9, 2016 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by docket number 0535–
NEW, by any of the following methods:
• Email: ombofficer@nass.usda.gov.
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
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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)
720–2707. 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: Urban Agriculture Pilot
Surveys.
OMB Control Number: 0535–NEW.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to conduct a new information
collection for a period of three years.
Abstract: The National Agricultural
Statistics Service (NASS) has
traditionally been focused on
production agriculture. This focus has
omitted some urban agriculture, which
is attracting increased interest from
individuals and local governments. In
contrast with traditional agriculture,
agriculture in urbanized areas tends to
be conducted in smaller areas and have
less potential for sales. Yet, urban
agriculture contributes to the Nation’s
food security by providing local sources.
NASS intends to integrate urban
agriculture in future Censuses of
Agriculture. In 2015, NASS conducted a
small scale urban agriculture study in
Baltimore, Maryland. This new data
collection will build on the Baltimore
project by refining methodology and
procedures for: (1) Building the list of
potential urban agricultural locations,
(2) developing the questionnaire used to
collect urban agricultural data, (3) data
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collection, and (4) summarizing data on
urban agriculture. The intent is that the
resulting methodology and procedures
will be integrated into the 2017 Census
of Agriculture to collect data on urban
agriculture, in addition to traditional
agriculture. This data collection
includes surveys to be conducted in two
urbanized areas: Seattle, Washington
and Austin, Texas. The first survey will
be conducted in Seattle. The second
survey will be conducted in Austin to
address methodological issues that
remain after analyzing results from the
Baltimore and Seattle projects. All
results from these surveys will be used
for internal purposes only; no
publications will be generated. These
surveys will be voluntary.
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Authority: The 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: This collection of
information contains two components.
The first component consists of up to 50
cognitive interviews (conducted through
personal enumeration) and is intended
to develop the questionnaire used to
gather data on agricultural activity in
urbanized areas. Public reporting
burden for this component is estimated
to average 60 minutes per response. The
second component is a survey
conducted in two urbanized areas
(Seattle, WA and Austin, TX). The
sample sizes for the Seattle and Austin
surveys will be 390 and 545,
respectively. Public reporting burden for
this component is estimated to average
50 minutes per response. For this
component, NASS plans to use a
combination of mailed pre-survey
letters, mailed questionnaires, telephone
enumeration, and personal
enumeration.
Respondents: Individuals and
households.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
985.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 700 hours.
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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, December 1,
2015.
R. Renee Picanso,
Associate Administrator.
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International Trade Administration
Advisory Committee on Supply Chain
Competitiveness: Notice of Public
Meetings
International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of open meetings.
AGENCY:
This notice sets forth the
schedule and proposed topics of
discussion for public meetings of the
Advisory Committee on Supply Chain
Competitiveness (Committee).
DATES: The meetings will be held on
January 20, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00
p.m., and January 21, 2016 from 9:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard
Time (EST).
ADDRESSES: The meetings on January 20
and 21 will be held at the U.S.
Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW., Research
Library (Room 1894), Washington, DC
20230.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Boll, Office of Supply Chain,
Professional & Business Services,
International Trade Administration.
(Phone: (202) 482–1135 or Email:
richard.boll@trade.gov.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background: The Committee was
established under the discretionary
authority of the Secretary of Commerce
and in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.
2). It provides advice to the Secretary of
Commerce on the necessary elements of
a comprehensive policy approach to
supply chain competitiveness designed
to support U.S. export growth and
national economic competitiveness,
encourage innovation, facilitate the
movement of goods, and improve the
competitiveness of U.S. supply chains
for goods and services in the domestic
and global economy; and provides
advice to the Secretary on regulatory
policies and programs and investment
priorities that affect the competitiveness
of U.S. supply chains. For more
information about the Committee visit:
https://trade.gov/td/services/oscpb/
supplychain/acscc/.
Matters To Be Considered: Committee
members are expected to continue to
discuss the major competitivenessrelated topics raised at the previous
Committee meetings, including trade
and competitiveness; freight movement
and policy; information technology and
data requirements; regulatory issues;
finance and infrastructure; and
workforce development. The
Committee’s subcommittees will report
on the status of their work regarding
these topics. The agenda’s may change
to accommodate Committee business.
The Office of Supply Chain,
Professional & Business Services will
post the final detailed agenda’s on its
Web site, https://trade.gov/td/services/
oscpb/supplychain/acscc/, at least one
week prior to the meeting. The meetings
will be open to the public and press on
a first-come, first-served basis. Space is
limited. The public meetings are
physically accessible to people with
disabilities. Individuals requiring
accommodations, such as sign language
interpretation or other ancillary aids, are
asked to notify Mr. Richard Boll, at
(202) 482–1135 or richard.boll@
trade.gov five (5) business days before
the meeting.
Interested parties are invited to
submit written comments to the
Committee at any time before and after
the meeting. Parties wishing to submit
written comments for consideration by
the Committee in advance of this
meeting must send them to the Office of
Supply Chain, Professional & Business
Services, 1401 Constitution Ave, NW.,
Room 11014, Washington, DC, 20230, or
email to richard.boll@trade.gov.
For consideration during the
meetings, and to ensure transmission to
the Committee prior to the meetings,
comments must be received no later
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notice of Intent To Request To Conduct a New 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 seek approval to conduct a new information collection
to gather data related to agricultural activity in two urbanized areas
(Seattle, WA and Austin, TX). The data will be used to develop and
refine procedures to be used to collect agricultural data in urbanized
areas for the 2017 Census of Agriculture.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by February 9, 2016 to
be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number 0535-
NEW, by any of the following methods:
Email: ombofficer@nass.usda.gov. 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) 720-2707. 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: Urban Agriculture Pilot Surveys.
OMB Control Number: 0535-NEW.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to conduct a new
information collection for a period of three years.
Abstract: The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has
traditionally been focused on production agriculture. This focus has
omitted some urban agriculture, which is attracting increased interest
from individuals and local governments. In contrast with traditional
agriculture, agriculture in urbanized areas tends to be conducted in
smaller areas and have less potential for sales. Yet, urban agriculture
contributes to the Nation's food security by providing local sources.
NASS intends to integrate urban agriculture in future Censuses of
Agriculture. In 2015, NASS conducted a small scale urban agriculture
study in Baltimore, Maryland. This new data collection will build on
the Baltimore project by refining methodology and procedures for: (1)
Building the list of potential urban agricultural locations, (2)
developing the questionnaire used to collect urban agricultural data,
(3) data
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collection, and (4) summarizing data on urban agriculture. The intent
is that the resulting methodology and procedures will be integrated
into the 2017 Census of Agriculture to collect data on urban
agriculture, in addition to traditional agriculture. This data
collection includes surveys to be conducted in two urbanized areas:
Seattle, Washington and Austin, Texas. The first survey will be
conducted in Seattle. The second survey will be conducted in Austin to
address methodological issues that remain after analyzing results from
the Baltimore and Seattle projects. All results from these surveys will
be used for internal purposes only; no publications will be generated.
These surveys will be voluntary.
Authority: The 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: This collection of information contains two
components. The first component consists of up to 50 cognitive
interviews (conducted through personal enumeration) and is intended to
develop the questionnaire used to gather data on agricultural activity
in urbanized areas. Public reporting burden for this component is
estimated to average 60 minutes per response. The second component is a
survey conducted in two urbanized areas (Seattle, WA and Austin, TX).
The sample sizes for the Seattle and Austin surveys will be 390 and
545, respectively. Public reporting burden for this component is
estimated to average 50 minutes per response. For this component, NASS
plans to use a combination of mailed pre-survey letters, mailed
questionnaires, telephone enumeration, and personal enumeration.
Respondents: Individuals and households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 985.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 700 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, December 1, 2015.
R. Renee Picanso,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2015-31246 Filed 12-10-15; 8:45 am]
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