Federal Register #2026-08395

USDA Seeks Public Comment on Agricultural Data Collection and Pest Control Regulations

The USDA is seeking public comment on its information collection activities related to agricultural surveys and pest control regulations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection for Agricultural Resource Management and Chemical Use Surveys - Annual data collection on crop and livestock production, environmental and economic factors, and chemical use - Estimated 116,583 respondents - Information collection for Pale Cyst Nematode regulatory compliance - Data collection for self-certification, packing facility process approval, appeals, labeling, and nematode surveys - Estimated 74 respondents - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on regulatory compliance and data collection, not procurement of physical products or services - Public feedback requested on necessity, accuracy, and burden minimization of information collections - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a regulatory and data collection notice rather than a procurement for goods or services.

Description

This notice from the Department of Agriculture requests comments on the submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review. It pertains to the agency's information collection activities, including proposals, submissions, and approvals related to agricultural data. The notice invites public input on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection. Comments are requested to be submitted by June 1, 2026.

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