National Agriculture Workers Survey (NAWS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1205-0453 NAWS Improvement Plans_2nd Qrtly Rpt_10.05.10.doc Supplementary Document	2010-10-07
1205-0453 NAWS Improvement Plans_1st Qrtly Rpt_3.25.10.doc Supplementary Document	2010-03-30
1205-0453 NAWS Appendix A 60-day FRN 11 30 09.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-03-24
1205-0453 Supporting Statement Part B 3 22 10.doc Supporting Statement B	2010-03-24
1205-0453_NAWS_Supporting_Statement_Part_A_3.23.10.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-03-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
187888	Employers - Point of Contact Questions Other-Interviewer Instructions and Workers Employed field	Modified
13317	National Agriculture Workers Survey (NAWS) Other-Migrant Head Start Questions	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1205-0453	ICR Reference No: 201003-1205-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200912-1205-007
Agency/Subagency: DOL/ETA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Agriculture Workers Survey (NAWS)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/12/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/01/2010
Terms of Clearance: OMB appreciates DOL/ETA’s ongoing efforts to improve the sample design and statistical methods of this collection. Because this collection is expected to change as a result of these strengthening efforts, this ICR is approved for a period of one year. During this time, DOL will do the following: •Continue to work with BLS to improve sampling methodology and obtain clearance from BLS on all technical material prior to the next submission of this ICR. •Proceed with the agency’s plan to: (1)evaluate the survey’s design for the purpose of identifying the sources of and addressing large design effects; (2)Assess the accuracy of the survey’s national-level point estimates; (3) Assess the accuracy of the survey’s regional-level point estimates that are used in population estimates and the NFJP allocation formula; (4) Review protocols and procedures for randomly selecting workers for an interview; and (5) Continue to provide OMB with quarterly progress reports. Additionally, OMB notes the chemical exposure questions will be submitted as a subsequent revision and are not included in this approval.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2010
Responses	2,064	0	4,008
Time Burden (Hours)	1,601	0	3,411
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: NAWS provides an understanding of the manpower resources available to U.S. agriculture. It is the national source of information on the demographic, occupational health and employment characteristics of hired crop workers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 49f(d) and 491-2(a) Name of Law: Wagner-Peyser Act
   US Code: 42 USC 241(a) Name of Law: Public Health Services Act
   PL: Pub.L. 110 - 134 649 Research Name of Law: The Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act
   US Code: 29 USC 669(a) and 671 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 110 - 134 649 Name of Law: The Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 62603	11/30/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 16510	04/01/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Employers - Point of Contact Questions
National Agriculture Workers Survey (NAWS)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	2,064	4,008	0	-1,944	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,601	3,411	0	-1,810	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Several factors account for the decrease in burden hours from the previously approved inventory of 3,411 to the current request of 1,601 (see Table 2 below): 1) fewer workers will be interviewed, 2) the alcohol questions will not be administered, and 3) fewer agricultural employers will be contacted.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,300,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 04/01/2010

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