Federal Register #2026-06591

USDA Notice: Information Collection for Urban Agriculture Grants and WIC Study

This notice from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a request for public comment on information collection requirements for two major programs: - Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production Grant Program - Administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Supports local governments, school districts, and tribal communities in developing urban agriculture and innovative food production - Aims to improve access to local foods - WIC Tribal Organizations and U.S. Territories Study - Conducted by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) - Evaluates operational variations in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) among tribal organizations, U.S. territories, and states - The notice is focused on information collection and program evaluation, not procurement of products or services - No OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are specified - The USDA is seeking input on the necessity, utility, and burden of these information collections

Description

The Department of Agriculture has submitted information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice requests public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection, specifically related to programs such as the Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production Grant Program and the WIC Tribal Organizations and U.S. Territories Study. The collections aim to support grant administration and program evaluation to improve access to local foods and nutrition services.

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