Federal Register #2026-09519

Extension Request for Information Collection: Federally Recognized State Managed Phytosanitary Program

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on extending approval for information collection related to the Federally Recognized State Managed Phytosanitary Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved in this opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Extension of approval for information collection activities - Activities include: - Submission of petitions for quarantine and regulated non-quarantine pests - State cooperative agreements - Annual audit review reports - Notable Requirements: - Supports federal recognition of state-managed plant pest control programs - Estimated annual burden: 243 hours for one respondent, with seven responses per year - No procurement of products or services; this is an administrative information collection extension - Locations: - APHIS, USDA, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705 - USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW, 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 Federal recognition of a State's plant pest containment, eradication, or exclusion program as a Federally Recognized State Managed Phytosanitary Program. The program establishes an administrative process for granting Federal recognition to certain State-managed official control programs for plant pest eradication or containment and State-managed pest exclusion programs. The information collection includes submission of petitions, cooperative agreements, and audit review reports. Comments on this request are due by July 13, 2026.

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