Federal Register #APHIS-2026-0595

APHIS Request for Extension of Spongy Moth Information Collection Approval

This opportunity concerns the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Department of Agriculture seeking public comment on extending approval for an information collection related to the spongy moth program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Products/Services Requested: - Extension of approval for the Spongy Moth Identification Worksheet and Checklist information collection - No physical products, OEMs, or vendors are being procured - The worksheet supports DNA analysis for accurate identification of moth specimens - The checklist is used for self-inspection of outdoor household articles moving from quarantined to non-quarantined areas - Notable Requirements: - Estimated annual respondents: 2,500,100 - Total annual burden: 2,711,543 hours - This is strictly an information collection extension, not a procurement of goods or services - Locations: - APHIS offices and facilities in Beltsville, MD; Des Plaines, IL; and the USDA South Building in Washington, DC

Description

This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the spongy moth program. The information collection involves the Spongy Moth Identification Worksheet and Checklist used to monitor, detect, and eradicate spongy moth infestations. The spongy moth is a destructive pest affecting fruit, ornamental trees, and hardwood forests. The collection supports DNA analysis identification of moth specimens and self-inspection checklists for movement of outdoor household articles from quarantined areas.

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