Federal Register #2026-09645

USDA Seeks Comments on Information Collection for Domestic Hemp Production Program

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on its information collection requirements for the Domestic Hemp Production Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service - Office of Management and Budget (OMB) involved in review - Program Scope: - Domestic Hemp Production Program oversees hemp production across the United States - Involves state and tribal plans, as well as a federal USDA plan for areas without their own - Regulatory compliance and management of hemp production - Data collection from hemp producers, state and tribal governments, and laboratories - Additional Information Collection: - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) collects data on restrictions for importation of live poultry, poultry meat, and related products - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors requested; focus is on regulatory data collection and program oversight - Notable Requirements: - Broad participation from hemp producers, state and tribal governments, and laboratories - Ensures compliance with federal and state/tribal regulations for hemp and certain animal products - Places of Performance and Offices: - USDA South Building, Washington, DC (federal facility) - Department of Agriculture (federal office) - Additional locations in Beltsville, MD; Des Moines, IA; and Raleigh, NC

Description

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and reinstatement under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection pertains to the Domestic Hemp Production Program, which oversees hemp production in the United States including state and tribal plans and a USDA plan for states or tribes without their own plans. The program ensures regulatory compliance and management of hemp production, involving hemp producers, state and tribal governments, and laboratories. Comments on the information collection are requested to improve the quality and reduce the burden of the collection process.

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