The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking a three-year extension for its ongoing annual collection and publications. The data from the CAIR surveys will supply data users with important information on the utilization of many of the crops, livestock, and poultry produced in the United States. NASS currently collects crop data on acres planted and harvested, production, price, and stocks for these crops (grains, oilseeds, cotton, nuts, etc.), along with livestock data on the number of animals and poultry produced, slaughtered, prices, and the amount of meat kept in cold storage. The CAIR data series provides data users with vital information on how much of these commodities were processed into fuels, cooking oils, flour, fabric, etc. These additional data are needed to provide a more complete picture of the importance of agriculture to the American population.
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 435 301
Name of Law: CIPSEA
PL:
Pub.L. 104 - 13 3501
Name of Law: Paperwork Reduction Act
US Code:
7 USC 2204(g)
Name of Law: Authority of Secretary of Agriculture to Conduct Census of Agriculture
US Code:
7 USC 2276
Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
US Code:
7 USC 3601.1
Name of Law: General statement of Public Information (FOIA)
US Code:
18 USC 1905
Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information
US Code:
7 USC 2204 (a)
Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary
There were three major program changes and one minor update to the burden table. The major changes include:
⢠Discontinuation of the Operation Profile/Screener questionnaire.
⢠Introduction of text and email reminder messages.
⢠A reduction in the assumed response rate in the burden table, from 88% to 83%.
The minor update adds 25 burden hours to account for cognitive testing.
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:
(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;
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.
Form QID Dry Mill Producers
0254 - CAIR - SSB - March 2026.docx
0254 - Cotton In Private Storage Cover Letter.pdf
CAIR Nonresponse