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OMB Control No:
0535-0218
ICR Reference No:
202604-0535-002
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202601-0535-017
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/NASS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Agricultural Resource Management Phase 1 & 2 and Chemical Use Surveys
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
05/06/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2027
Responses
414,017
416,150
Time Burden (Hours)
51,364
52,147
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is requesting a three-year renewal for a long-standing data collection series focused on production practices and chemical use. This renewal seeks continued authority to conduct the following survey programs for the next three years: • Agricultural Resources Management Survey (ARMS) Phase 1 / Integrated Screening Survey (ISS) • ARMS Phase 2, which covers field crop production practices and chemical use • Vegetable Chemical Use Survey • Fruit Chemical Use Survey
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information
US Code:
7 USC 3601.1
Name of Law: General Statement of Public Information
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 170 101
Name of Law: Food Quality Protection Act of 1996
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 435 301
Name of Law: CIPSEA
US Code:
7 USC 2204 (a)
Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code:
7 USC 136i-2
Name of Law: Collection of pesticide use information
US Code:
7 USC 35
Name of Law: Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938
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:
90 FR 57729
12/12/2025
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 23240
04/30/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Agricultural Resource Management, Chemical Use, and Contractor Expense Surveys
SurveyID: 2038 , SurveyID:4036, SurveyID:3248, SurveyID:3247, SurveyID: 1342, QID, SurveyID: 9071, SurveyID: 1344, Survey ID: 1312, QID, Survey ID: 3102, SurveyID: 2069, SurveyID: 2069, QID, QID 035219, QID, QID, QID, Survey ID: 3102, SurveyID: 1241, SurveyID: 1241, SurveyID: 2069, SurveyID: 2069, Survey ID: 1222, SurveyID: 2069, SurveyID: 2069
2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey Phase 1
,
2026 Integrated Screening Survey Version 1
,
2027 Fruit Chemical Use Survey (US Version)
,
2027 Fruit Chemical Use Survey (CA Version)
,
Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) Phase 2 Consent Form
,
Fruit Chemical Use Survey Chemical Applications Consent Form
,
2026 Vegetable Chemical Use Survey
,
2026 Vegetable Chemical Use Survey - CA Enterprise Version
,
2026 Vegetable Chemical Use Survey - US Enterprise Version
,
Vegetable Chemical Use Survey Chemical Applications Consent Form
,
Agricultural Resource Management Survey Phase 2 - Telephone Quality Control Worksheet
,
Telephone Quality Control Worksheet for Fruit Chemical Use Survey
,
Telephone Quality Control Worksheet for 20xx Vegetable Chemical Use Survey
,
2028 Vegetable Chemical Use Survey - US Enterprise Version
,
2028 Vegetable Chemical Use Survey (CA Version)
,
2028 Vegetable Chemical Use Survey (AZ Version)
,
2026 Integrated Screening Survey Version 2
,
Agriculture Resource Management Survey Phase 2 – Corn Production Practices and Costs Report for 2026
,
Agriculture Resource Management Survey Phase 2 – Rice Production Practices and Costs Report for 2026
,
Agriculture Resource Management Survey Phase 2 – Peanuts Production Practices Report for 2026
,
Agriculture Resource Management Survey Phase 2 – Barley Production Practices and Costs Report for 2027
,
Agriculture Resource Management Survey Phase 2 – Sorghum Production Practices and Costs Report for 2027
,
Agriculture Resource Management Survey Phase 2 – Oats Production Practices Report for 2027
,
Agriculture Resource Management Survey Phase 2 – Corn Production Practices Report for 2027
,
Agriculture Resource Management Survey Phase 2 – Wheat Production Practices and Costs Report for 2028
,
Agriculture Resource Management Survey Phase 2 – Potatoes Production Practices Report for 2028
Non-Responses
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
414,017
416,150
0
-2,133
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
51,364
52,147
0
-783
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:
The revised average annual burden is estimated at 51,364 hours, reflecting a decrease of 783 hours over the current burden of 52,147 hours. This change is attributed to commodities in rotation for this data collection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$9,500,000
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?
Yes
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:
05/06/2026
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