Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-12746
USDA Seeks Public Comment on Power of Attorney and Farm Loan Program Information Collections
Buyer
Agriculture Department
Posted
June 24, 2026
Identifier
2026-12746
This notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks public comment on information collection requirements, not on a procurement action. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Focused on Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Farm Loan Program (FLP) - Purpose: - Request for public input on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of two information collections: - Power of Attorney (FSA211) form - Farm Loan Program (FLP) Inventory Property Management - Details: - Power of Attorney form allows individuals to appoint representatives for USDA program participation - FLP Inventory Property Management supports supervised credit loans to family farmers for purchasing inventory property (real estate, equipment) - No procurement activity: - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being requested or awarded - This is a regulatory/public comment notice, not a solicitation or contract opportunity
Description
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has submitted information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collections include forms such as the Power of Attorney (FSA211) used to appoint someone to act on behalf of another in certain USDA programs, and the Farm Loan Program Inventory Property Management for supervised credit loans to family farmers. The USDA seeks comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these information collections. Comments are due by July 24, 2026.