Federal Register #2026-12973

USDA Notice: Information Collection for Commercial Use of Woodsy Owl Symbol

This notice from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) addresses regulatory requirements for the commercial use of the Woodsy Owl symbol. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Forest Service - Purpose: - Notice of information collection requirement submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Seeks public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection - Scope: - Applies to commercial use of the Woodsy Owl symbol and slogan - Licensing and royalty fees required for use on products such as: - T-shirts, mugs, pins, figurines, ornaments, stickers, toys - Media including motion pictures, documentaries, TV, magazine stories, books, and other for-profit paper products - No procurement of products or services is being solicited - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Focus is on regulatory compliance and licensing, not acquisition

Description

This notice from the USDA (Department of Agriculture) announces the submission of an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection pertains to the commercial use of the Woodsy Owl symbol, including licensing and royalty fees for its use on various products and media. The USDA seeks public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection. Comments are accepted until July 27, 2026, and the information collected will be used to determine licensing approvals and renewals.

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