Federal Register #2026-06166

Request for Comment on Renewal of Information Collection for Commercial Use of the Woodsy Owl Symbol

The Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to the commercial use of the Woodsy Owl symbol. - The Woodsy Owl-Smoky Bear Act of 1974 authorizes the Forest Service to license the Woodsy Owl symbol for commercial purposes and collect royalty fees. - The information collection includes: - Business tenure and product plans from applicants - Sales data and royalty payment information - Data used to determine license eligibility and royalty fee amounts - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this notice pertains to information collection for licensing and royalty management. - The request is part of the agency's compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, aiming to ensure the collection's necessity, accuracy, and minimize respondent burden.

Description

The USDA Forest Service is seeking comments on the renewal of an information collection related to the commercial use of the Woodsy Owl symbol. This symbol is managed under the Woodsy Owl-Smoky Bear Act of 1974, which authorizes licensing for commercial use and collection of royalty fees. The information collected includes business details, product plans, sales data, and royalty payments to determine license eligibility and fee amounts. Comments are requested to ensure the collection's necessity, accuracy, and to explore ways to minimize respondent burden.

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