Federal Register #2026-12243

APHIS Seeks Comment on Information Collection for Importing Live Dogs from ASF Regions

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), under the Department of Agriculture, is seeking public comment on revising and extending its information collection requirements for the importation of live dogs for resale from regions affected by African swine fever (ASF). - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory compliance and information collection notice. - Products/Services Requested: - Submission of a Dog Import Record by importers and animal breeders - Record must include details on each dog's characteristics, origin, entry into the U.S., and handling of bedding and packing materials - Confirmation that dogs have been bathed and bedding/packing materials have been properly handled - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focused on preventing the introduction of ASF into the U.S. via imported dogs and associated materials - Applies to importers and breeders bringing live dogs for resale from ASF-affected regions - No physical goods or technology procurement; strictly regulatory compliance and documentation

Description

This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the import of live dogs for resale from regions where African swine fever (ASF) exists or is reasonably believed to exist. The information collection involves importers verifying compliance with restrictions by submitting a Dog Import Record detailing the dogs' characteristics, origin, and handling of bedding and packing materials. The purpose is to prevent the introduction of ASF into the United States through imported dogs and their materials. Comments on this information collection are invited until August 17, 2026.

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