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OMB Control No:
0535-0088
ICR Reference No:
202603-0535-004
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202601-0535-011
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/NASS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Objective Yield Surveys
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
04/13/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2027
Responses
31,700
55,750
Time Burden (Hours)
3,346
4,062
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is requesting a three-year extension to continue its annual data collection and publication activities. This renewal includes reinstating the Cotton Objective Yield Survey, discontinuing the California Almonds and Oregon Hazelnuts Surveys, and reducing the number of data collection waves for the Florida Citrus survey from 12 to 5.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
7 USC 2204
Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 435 301
Name of Law: CIPSEA
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 1500
01/14/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 18393
04/10/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Non Response
Objective Yield
Survey ID: 1302, QID 120033B, QID, QID, QID , QID 163928, QID, QID , QID , QID , QID 163922, QID 163923, QID, QID 163923, Survey ID: 3228, Survey ID: 3227, Survey ID: 3229, QID, QID , Survey ID: 1964, Survey ID: 3224, Survey ID: 3225, Survey ID: 3226, Survey ID: 1965, QID, QID, QID 120031 A-1 W, QID, Survey ID: 3234, QID, QID, QID 120031, QID 120034Q-3, QID 120032Q-6, QID: 163918
Form A Corn Yield Survey
,
Form B Corn Yield Counts
,
Form C-1 Corn Maturity Code-6 Lab Determination
,
Form C-2 Corn Final Pre-harvest Lab Determinations
,
Form E Corn Yield Survey Post-harvest Gleanings
,
Form A - Soybean Yield Survey
,
Form B - Soybean Yield Counts
,
Form C-2 - Soybean Pre-Harvest Lab Determinations
,
Form E - Soybean Yield Survey - Post-Harvest Gleanings
,
Form A-1 - Winter Wheat - Yield Survey
,
Form B - Winter Wheat Yield Counts
,
Form C-1 - Winter Wheat Yield Survey - National Laboratory Detereminations
,
Form C-2 - Winter Wheat Yield Survey - National Laboratory Determinations
,
Form E - Winter Wheat Yield Survey - Post-Harvest Gleanings
,
Form Q-1 Quality Check
,
Form Q-3 - Laboratory Scale Check
,
Form Q-6 - Field Scale Check
,
Citrus Objective Measurement Survey - Permission Form
,
Random Path Sheet - Citrus Objective Measurement Survey
,
Size Card - Citrus Objective Measurement Survey
,
Objective Yield Survey for Florida Citrus (Phone Script)
,
Citrus Tree Inventory - Request for Property Information - FL
,
Revision Sheet Citrus Tree Inventory - FL
,
Limb Count - Limb Count and Pre-selection Survey
,
Liasion Sheet - Citrus Tree Inventory
,
Size and Drop Form - Citrus Growth Survey
,
Walnut Objective Measurement Survey - Permission Form
,
Random Path Sheet - Walnut Objective Measurement Survey
,
Size Card - Walnut Objective Measurement Survey
,
Form Q-1: Quality Control - Citrus Objective Measurement Survey
,
Form Q-2: Quality Control - Sizing - Walnut Objective Measurement Survey
,
Form A Cotton Yield Survey
,
Form B Cotton Yield Counts
,
Form C Cotton Pre-harvest Lab Determinations
,
Form E Cotton Yield Survey Post Harvest Field Observations
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
31,700
55,750
0
-24,050
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,346
4,062
0
-716
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:
There are several significant program changes to the Objective Yield information collection request. These include reinstating the Cotton Objective Yield Survey, discontinuing the California Almonds and Oregon Hazelnuts surveys, and reducing the number of data collection waves for the Florida Citrus survey from 12 to 5
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$5,300,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Struther VanHorn 202 973-4538 struther.vanhorn@usda.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
04/13/2026
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