Census of Surveys

On this page is a brief summary of every survey conducted by Economic Research Service using a statistical method.

Conservation Auction Behavior
Agency: USDA Subject: Natural Resources
Subagency: ERS Detailed Subject: Conservation Marine and Land Management
Expiration Date: 05/31/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $338,752 Annual Response: 11,000
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 1,467 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 7 USC 2204(a) Name of Law: General duties of Secretary; advisory functions; research and development
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202206-0536-004

Crop Management With or Without Cover Crops
Agency: USDA Subject: Natural Resources
Subagency: ERS Detailed Subject: Conservation Marine and Land Management
Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $699,547 Annual Response: 2,500
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 908 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: General duties of Secretary; advisory functions; research and development
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202502-0536-002

Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey
Agency: USDA Subject: Community and Social Services
Subagency: ERS Detailed Subject: Social Services
Expiration Date: nan
Annual Federal Government Cost: $1,058,692 Annual Response: 51,937
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 6,560 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 7 USC 2204(a) Name of Law: General duties of Secretary; advisory functions; research and development
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202412-0536-001

Foodborne Illness Valuation Survey
Agency: USDA Subject: Health
Subagency: ERS Detailed Subject: Illness Prevention
Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $412,000 Annual Response: 3,000
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 2,000 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: General duties of Secretary; advisory functions; research and development
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202411-0536-002

Generic Clearance for Survey Research Studies
Agency: USDA Subject: Economic Development, General Science and Innovation
Subagency: ERS Detailed Subject: Industry Sector Income Stabilization, Business and Industry Development, Scientific and Technological Research and Innovation
Expiration Date: 04/30/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $0 Annual Response: 3,630
Annual Cost Burden: $45,765 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 1,815 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households, Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 7 USC 2204 Name of Law: General duties of Secretary; advisory functions; research and development
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202405-0536-001