The National Agricultural Statistics
Service (NASS) is submitting a substantive change request to revise
the currently approved information collection for the Cooperator
Funded Chemical Use Surveys (OMB No. 0535-0273). This change
pertains to the upcoming 2026 Minnesota Pesticide and Fertilizer
Survey. While the purpose, goals, and overall content theme of the
survey remain consistent with the original OMB-approved version,
several questionnaire items have been reworded, clarified, or
replaced to improve data quality and respondent comprehension.
These updates are intended to enhance the accuracy and usability of
the reported data without altering the scope or intent of the
survey. The sample size and estimated respondent burden remain
unchanged from the previous approval. The revised questionnaire
will be used for phone enumeration beginning in February 2026, as
requested by the client.
US Code:
7 USC
2204 Name of Law: General Duties of Secretary
US Code: 7 USC
2276 Name of Law: Confidentiality of Information
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
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 - SSB - 2025.docx
0273 - Best Management Practices - Minnesota Only - Cover Letter - 2025.pdf
Non-Responses