Federal Register #2026-08124

USDA APHIS Seeks Public Comment on Import Information Collection for Animal and Poultry Products

The Department of Agriculture, through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking public comment on its information collection practices related to the importation of animal and poultry products and byproducts into the United States. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Purpose: - Request for public feedback on information collection requirements for importation of animal and poultry products - Aims to prevent the introduction and spread of animal diseases such as Swine Vesicular Disease (SVD), Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), African Swine Fever (ASF), Classical Swine Fever (CSF), Newcastle Disease (ND), and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) - Regulatory Context: - Enforced under the Animal Health Protection Act - Involves certificates and documentation detailing product origin, processing facility, and destination - Notable Details: - No procurement of products or services is being requested - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - The notice is focused on improving the quality and reducing the burden of information collection for importers and stakeholders

Description

This notice from the Department of Agriculture requests comments on the submission for OMB review related to information collection activities. It involves regulations and procedures for the importation of animal and poultry products to prevent the introduction of diseases such as Swine Vesicular Disease. The notice outlines the need for information collection to ensure the health of U.S. livestock and poultry populations and minimize disease risks from imports. Comments are requested to improve the quality and reduce the burden of the information collection process.

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