Organic Survey

OMB Control No: 0535-0249	ICR Reference No: 202505-0535-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202209-0535-002
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Organic Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/30/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2026
Responses	92,660	98,236
Time Burden (Hours)	18,727	18,684
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requests approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew the Organic Survey information collection for a period of three years. In 2026, NASS will be conducting the 2025 Organic Survey. The 2025 Organic Survey will be conducted as a follow-on to the 2022 Census of Agriculture. This survey will have a mandatory reporting requirement as authorized under Title 7 Sec. 2204(g) Public Law 105-113. This mandatory follow-on survey is conducted once approximately every five years. The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) Organics survey will not be included in this information collection request (ICR). It will be submitted separately through IC 0535-0264.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2204 (g) Name of Law: Authority of Secretar of Ag to Conduct Census of Agriculture    PL: Pub.L. 115 - 435 302 Name of Law: CIPSEA    US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information    US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information    US Code: 7 USC 2204 (a) Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary    US Code: 7 USC 3601.1 Name of Law: General Statement of Public Information (FOIA)    PL: Pub.L. 113 - 79 508 Name of Law: Agricultural Adjustement Act of 1938 and Federal Crop Insurance Act    US Code: 7 USC 5925c Name of Law: Organic Production and Market Data Initiatives

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:
	90 FR 8514	01/30/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 27521	06/27/2025
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 Organic Survey SurveyId 9049 Organic Survey Organic Survey - non response

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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	92,660	98,236	0	-5,576	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	18,727	18,684	0	43	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The USDA RMA Organics survey will be submitted separately via IC 0535-0264 and not included in this ICR. Removing the Quality Control Worksheet decreased responses, but burden hours slightly due questionnaire changes

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,700,000

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 [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: 06/30/2025

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