Federal Register #2026-12732

USDA Requests Public Comment on Information Collection for SNAP E&T, Power of Attorney, and Farm Loan Program

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on proposed information collection activities to support key agency programs. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) - Farm Service Agency (FSA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services. - Requested Services: - Information collection for the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program to assess participant experiences and improve program effectiveness - Study targets 1,825 respondents - Collection of Power of Attorney information (FSA211/FSA211A) to verify legal authority for agency programs - 16,000 respondents anticipated - Information collection for Farm Loan Program (FLP) Inventory Property Management to evaluate eligibility for leasing or purchasing inventory property - 202 respondents expected - Notable Requirements: - The USDA is requesting feedback on the necessity, utility, and clarity of these information collections - The agency seeks suggestions to minimize respondent burden and improve data quality - No products, part numbers, or quantities of goods are being procured; this is a request for public comment to support program administration

Description

This notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review and invites public comments on proposed information collection activities. The collections relate to agency information collection activities, proposals, submissions, and approvals under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Specific collections include studies on participant experiences in SNAP Employment and Training programs, Power of Attorney forms for agency programs, and Farm Loan Program inventory property management. Comments on these collections are requested to improve the quality, utility, and clarity of the information and to minimize respondent burden.

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