List Sampling Frame Surveys

OMB Control No: 0535-0140	ICR Reference No: 202505-0535-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202405-0535-004
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: List Sampling Frame Surveys
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/19/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2027	10/31/2027
Responses	1,123,567	1,123,567
Time Burden (Hours)	101,405	101,405
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: NASS is requesting to use the "minimum" category version without examples for each of the seven main race/ethnicity categories on the National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS) Phase 3. The primary goal of the NACS is to identify new agricultural operators to add to NASS’ List Frame for the annual statistical program and the 2027 Census of Agriculture mailing list. NASS will provide the race/ethnicity examples in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) material accessible online. No published estimates are derived from this survey.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information    US Code: 7 USC 3601.1 Name of Law: FOIA    PL: Pub.L. 115 - 435 302 Name of Law: Confidential Information Protection (CIPSEA)    US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary    US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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:
	89 FR 16527	03/07/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 66342	08/15/2024
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 List Frame Survey - Non-response List Sampling Frame Surveys QID , QID , QID, QID, Version 1, QID, QID, QID , Version 1 National Agricultural Classification Survey ,   Out of Business Screener - Agribusiness ,   Specialty Criteria Survey Followon - US Master ,   Out of Business Screener - Farms and Ranches ,   Criteria for Horticultural Specialties - Example Specialty Criteria Followon Survey ,   Contract Chicken Layer Pullets Information ,   Contract Hogs Information Form ,   Fruit and Nut Contractor Profile Questionnaire ,   National Agricultural Classification Survey

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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	1,123,567	1,123,567	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	101,405	101,405	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden increase resulted from the typical increase in sample for the second and third iterations of the National Agricultural Classification Surveys leading up to the 2027 Census of Agriculture.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $8,500,000

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? No

Agency Contact: Richard Hopper 202 720-2206 [email protected]

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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: 05/19/2025

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