The chemical use data collection
activities outlined in this clearance request will be carried out
through cooperative agreements with State Departments of
Agriculture, land-grant universities, or other organizations with
which NASS has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The surveys
included in the Information Collection Request provide flexibility
for cooperators to address current trends in the farming industry
within their respective States. The Field Crop Production Practice
and Chemical Use Surveys will be conducted on an established
schedule, contingent upon funding from the cooperators.
US Code:
7 USC
2204 Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 435 302 Name of Law: Confidential Information
Protection and Statistical Efficiency
US Code: 7
USC 3601.1 Name of Law: General Statement of Public
Information
US Code: 7 USC
2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
The estimated burden is now
11,571 hours, which is 311 hours less than the previous approval.
The number of responses has increased to 56,726, up by 1,995 from
the previous approval. This reduction in burden and increase in
responses are due to program changes in the data collection plan
for the Maryland Pesticide Usage Survey and the elimination of
Mississippi's Screener form.
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 SurveyId 3879 Cooperator Funded Chemical Use Surveys
0273 - Cooperator Funded Chemical Use Surveys - SSA - 2025.docx
0273 - Best Management Practices - Minnesota Only - Cover Letter - 2025.pdf
Non-Responses