Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Economic Surveys

OMB Control No: 0535-0275	ICR Reference No: 202605-0535-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202601-0535-033
Agency/Subagency: USDA/NASS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Economic Surveys
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/26/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2026
Responses	222,786	195,902
Time Burden (Hours)	76,964	70,556
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is requesting a three-year renewal for a data collection series focused on production practices and chemical use. This renewal seeks continued authority to conduct the Agricultural Resources Management Survey (ARMS) Phase 3 survey.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 35 Name of Law: Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938    US Code: 7 USC 2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information    US Code: 7 USC 1441 Name of Law: Proce Support Levels    US Code: 7 USC 7998 Name of Law: Estimates of Farm Income    US Code: 7 USC 136i-2 Name of Law: Collection of Pesticide Use Information    US Code: 7 USC 2204(a) Name of Law: General Duties of the Secretary    PL: Pub.L. 115 - 435 302 Name of Law: CIPSEA    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    US Code: 43 USC 1905 Name of Law: Grazing Fees    US Code: 18 USC 1905 Name of Law: Disclosure of Confidential Information    US Code: 36 USC 222.51 Name of Law: Grazing Fees

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 237	12/05/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 28549	05/18/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Surveys QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID, QID 2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Corn Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Rice Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2026 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Dairy Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2027 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2027 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Sorghum Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2027 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Barley Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2028 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2028 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Cattle Practices Cost and Returns Report ,   2028 Agricultural Resource Management Survey - Wheat Practices Cost and Returns Report Non-Responses

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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	222,786	195,902	0	26,884	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	76,964	70,556	0	6,408	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The revised average annual burden is projected at 76,964 hours, representing an increase of 6,408 hours over the current estimate of 70,556 hours. This increase is primarily due to the commodity rotation schedule and an increased sample size for the Contractor Expense Survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,400,000

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 [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: 05/26/2026

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