[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 338-339]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-28574]


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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 Aquaculture Surveys. Revision to 
burden hours will be needed due to changes in NASS estimates programs, 
target population sizes, sampling designs, and/or content of 
questionnaires.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by March 6, 2023 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number 0535-
0150, by any of the following methods:
     Email: [email protected]. Include the docket number 
above in the subject line of the message.
     Efax: (855) 838-6382.
     Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions to: 
Richard Hopper, 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: Richard Hopper, 
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 
Richard Hopper, NASS--OMB Clearance Officer, at (202) 720-2206 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Aquaculture Surveys.
    OMB Control Number: 0535-0150.
    Expiration Date: May 31, 2023.
    Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to revise and extend a 
currently approved 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, prices, and disposition. The 
Aquaculture Surveys program produces estimates at the national level on 
both trout and catfish. Survey results are used by government agencies 
and others in planning farm programs.
    The trout survey includes sales (dollars, pounds, and quantities), 
percent of product sold by outlet at the point of first sale, 
distribution (dollars, pounds, and quantities) of fish raised for 
release into open waters, and losses. The catfish surveys include 
inventory counts, water surface acreage used for production and sales 
(dollars, pounds, and quantities).
     Twenty-five states (Arkansas, California, Colorado, 
Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, 
Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, 
North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, 
Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming) are in the Trout 
Production Survey. In January, data are collected in the selected 
states that produce and either sell or distribute trout. State, 
federal, tribal, and other facilities where trout are raised for 
conservation, restoration, or recreational purposes are included in the 
survey.
     Nine states (Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, 
Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Texas) are in the 
Catfish Production Survey. Data are collected from farmers in January 
for inventory, water surface acreage, and previous year sales. In 
addition, farmers in the three major catfish producing states are 
surveyed in July for mid-year inventory and water surface acreage.
     An aquaculture survey is conducted in Hawaii is conducted 
under a cooperative agreement with the state.
     An aquaculture census is conducted in Pennsylvania to 
satisfy Act 98 of the 1998 Pennsylvania General Assembly Amended Title 
3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes mentions the 
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture cooperates with NASS for a 
survey of Pennsylvania's aquacultural industry.
     All of the surveys conducted under this approval will have 
a voluntary reporting statement on each questionnaire with exception to 
the Pennsylvania Aquaculture Census, which is required by State Law.
    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.
    All NASS employees and NASS contractors must also fully comply with 
all provisions of the Confidential Information Protection and 
Statistical Efficiency Act (CIPSEA) of 2018, Title III of Public Law 
115-435, codified in 44 U.S.C. Ch. 35. CIPSEA supports NASS's pledge of 
confidentiality to all respondents and facilitates the agency's efforts 
to reduce burden by supporting statistical activities of collaborative 
agencies through designation of NASS agents, subject to the limitations 
and penalties described in CIPSEA.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 15-20 minutes per response. Pre-
survey publicity or cover letters will also be included to encourage 
respondents to complete and return the surveys and to provide the 
respondents with information on how to complete the surveys using the 
internet.
    Respondents: Farms and aquaculture facilities.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: Approximately 2,200 per year.
    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, 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, November 16, 2022.
Kevin L. Barnes,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2022-28574 Filed 1-3-23; 8:45 am]
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