Federal Marketing Order for Pecans (7 CFR Part 986)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FV-242 Pecan Marketing Order Forms Form	New
Supporting Statement - Pecans 2015 (NEW).docx Supporting Statement A	2015-10-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
218713	Pecan Marketing Order Forms Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0581-0291	ICR Reference No: 201510-0581-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/AMS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Federal Marketing Order for Pecans (7 CFR Part 986)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 12/01/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/28/2015
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is not approved at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide to OMB a summary of all comments received on the proposed information collection and identify any changes made in response to these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This marketing order would authorize data collection, research and promotion activities, and grade, size, quality, pack and container regulation. It is intended to increase demand, stabilize grower prices, create sustainable handler margins, and provide a consistent supply of quality pecans for consumers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 601 Name of Law: Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0581-AD40	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 66372	10/28/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 66372	10/28/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Pecan Marketing Order Forms	FV-242A, FV-307, FV-309, FV-310, FV-311, FV-313, FV-242, FV-308, FV-312	Marketing Agreement ,   Certificate of Resolution ,   Ballot for Sheller Nominees ,   Grower Nomination Form ,   Sheller Nomination Form ,   Confidential Background Statement (Grower/Sheller Questionnaire & Acceptance) ,   Confidential Background Statement (Public) ,   Pecan Grower Referendum Ballot ,   Ballot for Grower Nominees

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a NEW collection for the Federal Marketing Order for Pecans (7 CFR Part 986).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $15,481

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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]? No

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: 10/28/2015

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