Federal Register #2026-13083

USDA Request for Public Comment on Information Collection Activities

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), including the Forest Service and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. - The USDA is seeking feedback on proposed information collection activities, not procuring products or services. - Key areas for comment include: - Administration of grazing permits on National Forest Service lands - The Forest Industries Data Collection System, which gathers data on timber resource use - Renewal of the Build America Buy America Waiver Request Data Collection - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action. - The USDA aims to improve the quality and reduce the burden of information collection through public input. - Collected information will be used to issue and manage grazing permits and to gather data from wood industry and logging operations. - The notice emphasizes the need for scientifically reliable data and invites suggestions for improvement.

Description

This notice is a request for comments on the proposed collection of information related to agency activities, proposals, submissions, and approvals. It is part of the federal rulemaking process to gather public input before finalizing regulations. The Department of Agriculture seeks to collect information to support the issuance and administration of grazing permits and to evaluate trends in timber resource use. Comments are invited to improve the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collection and to minimize respondent burden.

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