Federal Register #2026-12867

USDA Notice for OMB Review and Public Comment on Information Collection Requirements

This notice from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the submission of information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and public comment. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Sub-agencies: Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Programs Covered: - Commercial use licensing of the Woodsy Owl symbol (USDA Forest Service) - Information collected from businesses and non-profits seeking to use the symbol on products or media - Regulation of genetically engineered organisms (APHIS) - Information collected to ensure organisms do not pose a plant pest risk - Respondents: - Businesses, non-profits, and government entities - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory and information collection notice, not a procurement opportunity - The notice details respondent types, response frequency, and burden hours, but does not request goods or services

Description

This notice from the USDA (Department of Agriculture) announces the submission of information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. It invites public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection. The notice includes details about the commercial use licensing of the Woodsy Owl symbol and the regulation of genetically engineered organisms to prevent plant pest introduction. Comments are requested by July 27, 2026.

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