Evaluation of User Satisfaction with NAL Internet Sites

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Statistical Review for ARS Information Collection 0518-0040.msg	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-09-09	Available
NALSupporting Statement A for 0518-0040 (2026)_CLEAN_revised.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-09-08	Available
NAL Supporting Statement B for 0518-0040 (2026)_CLEAN.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2026-08-11	Available
NAL - Burden Data Worksheet for Information Collection 0518-0040 (2026) (003).xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-25	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
281210	Evaluation of User Satisfaction with NAL Internet Sites State, Local,Tribe	Other-NAL Websites User Survey Questions	New
281209	Evaluation of User Satisfaction with NAL Internet Sites Private or Non Profit	Other-NAL Websites User Survey Questions	New
281208	Evaluation of User Satisfaction with NAL Internet Sites Private Sec for Profit	Other-NAL Websites User Survey Questions	New
281204	Evaluation of User Satisfaction with NAL Internet Sites Indiv	Other-NAL Website User Survey Questions	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0518-0040	ICR Reference No: 202606-0518-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202211-0518-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/ARS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Evaluation of User Satisfaction with NAL Internet Sites
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/09/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,140	0
Time Burden (Hours)	419	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The collection is used to evaluate user satisfaction with the content and usefulness of Web-based delivery methods.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 2.65 (Part 2)
  

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:
	91 FR 62	04/01/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 43592	07/16/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Evaluation of User Satisfaction with NAL Internet Sites Indiv
Evaluation of User Satisfaction with NAL Internet Sites Private Sec for Profit
Evaluation of User Satisfaction with NAL Internet Sites Private or Non Profit
Evaluation of User Satisfaction with NAL Internet Sites State, Local,Tribe

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	3,140	0	0	0	680	2,460
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	419	0	0	0	91	328
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The number of respondents increased from 2460 to 3410, the number of responses increase from 2460 to 3410, and the burden hours increased from 328 to 419. The increase in respondents, responses, and the burden hours is due to more people responding to the survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $8,618

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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.     No

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.     No

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

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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: 09/09/2026

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