Federal Register #Docket No. FSIS-2026-0069

Renewal of Information Collection for Laboratory Assessments and Regional Economic Development Data

This notice covers the renewal of information collection activities by two federal agencies: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS): - Seeks to renew approval for collecting laboratory assessment data from non-FSIS laboratories (state, local, or private) that test food samples during illness outbreaks and recall investigations. - Involves 3 non-FSIS labs submitting annual data to verify testing methods, certifications (such as ISO 17025), accreditation, chain of custody, and laboratory reports. - No products, equipment, or OEMs are being procured; this is an oversight and regulatory data collection activity. - U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA): - Requests extension of quarterly data collection from 21 Build Back Better Regional Challenge coalitions. - Focuses on gathering economic development metrics and qualitative data related to innovation, workforce development, business growth, infrastructure, and technology adoption. - Notable requirements: - Laboratories must provide documentation of certifications, accreditation, and quality assurance records. - Data collection supports regulatory actions and program oversight. - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are mentioned or requested.

Description

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting renewal of an approved information collection related to non-FSIS laboratories that test food samples during illness outbreaks and recall investigations. This collection involves verifying laboratory certifications, documentation, and test results to determine if FSIS can accept the data for regulatory actions. There are no changes to the existing collection, and the renewal is necessary to continue oversight of food safety testing by external laboratories.

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