OMB control number
Generic Clearance for Survey Research Studies
OMB 0536-0073 ยท USDA/ERS.
OMB 0536-0073
This generic clearance will allow ERS to conduct research to improve the quality of data collection by developing, testing, and evaluating its survey instruments, methodologies, technology, interview processes, and respondent recruitment protocols.
The latest form for Generic Clearance for Survey Research Studies expires 2028-06-30 and is listed under ICR 202503-0536-002.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 30-day FRN comment.pdf | Public Comments |
 Attachment B ERS Consent Form.docx | Supplementary Document |
| Attachment B ERS Consent Form.docx | Supplementary Document |
| ERS generic-survey improvement-Supporting Statement Part A.docx | Supporting Statement A |
| Attachment A ERS Generic 60 day FRN.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| Attachment A ERS Generic 60 day FRN.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| ERS generic-survey improvement-Supporting Statement Part B.docx | Supporting Statement B |
| ERS generic-survey improvement-Supporting Statement Part B.docx | Supporting Statement B |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202503-0536-002 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2025-04-18 | ||
| 202405-0536-001 | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection | 2024-05-07 | Approved without change | |
| 202310-0536-005 | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection | 2023-11-07 | Approved without change | |
| 202301-0536-003 | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection | 2023-01-31 | Approved without change | |
| 202210-0536-001 | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection | 2022-10-06 | Approved without change | |
| 202203-0536-001 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2022-03-21 | Approved without change | |
| 201903-0536-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2019-03-18 | Approved without change | |
| 201511-0536-001 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2015-11-23 | Approved with change |