Federal Register #APHIS-2026-0331

APHIS Seeks Comment on Information Collection for Pale Cyst Nematode Control

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public input on revising and extending its information collection for pale cyst nematode control. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection activities related to pale cyst nematode control - Self-certification by stakeholders - Packing facility process approval - Appeals process for regulatory decisions - Labeling of regulated articles - Cyst nematode surveys - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Plant Protection Act - Activities support regulatory actions to prevent the spread of pale cyst nematode - Focus on interstate movement of potatoes, soil, and other host materials - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a regulatory information collection, not a product or service procurement - Period of performance is for an additional three years, with annual reporting requirements - Primary locations include APHIS Headquarters in Beltsville, MD, and the USDA South Building in Washington, DC

Description

This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations for the interstate movement of regulated articles to prevent the spread of pale cyst nematode to non-infested areas of the United States. The information collection involves activities such as self-certification, packing facility process approval, appeals, labeling, and cyst nematode surveys. The purpose is to help regulate the movement of potatoes, soil, and other host materials to control the spread of this pest. Public comments are invited until June 29, 2026.

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