Federal Register #AMSSC260694

Extension and Revision of Information Collection for Pecan Marketing Order Administration

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture is seeking public input on extending and revising an information collection for the pecan marketing order across multiple states. - Government Buyer: Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Department of Agriculture - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is an information collection process, not a procurement of goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - Administration and processing of 14 information collection forms related to the pecan marketing order - Forms include grower referendum ballots, nomination forms, background and acceptance statements, marketing agreement forms, and shipment/inventory tracking reports (APC1-APC5) - Notable Requirements: - Respondents include pecan producers, handlers, shellers, and public members - Eligibility criteria for referenda (minimum average production or acreage) - Submission methods include both paper and electronic formats - The American Pecan Council is responsible for local administration - The information collected is used to administer and enforce Marketing Order No. 986 for pecans grown in 15 states

Description

This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request an extension and revision of a currently approved information collection related to Marketing Order No. 986 for pecans grown in multiple states. The information collection supports the administration of the marketing order, which regulates the handling of pecans in the specified states. The notice solicits public comments on 14 forms used by the American Pecan Council for grower referenda, nominations, marketing agreements, and shipment tracking. Comments must be received by August 11, 2026.

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