Federal Register #2026-13589

USDA Requests Public Comment on Proposed Information Collection Activities

The USDA is seeking public comments on proposed information collection activities related to regulatory compliance and program administration. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Farm Service Agency (FSA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this notice pertains to administrative data collection, not product or service procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection activities for: - Animal Welfare Act compliance (licensing, inspections, veterinary records) - FSA program administration (loan eligibility, payment applications, servicing) - No physical products, part numbers, or quantities are specified. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on forms, reports, and documentation required for regulatory compliance and program eligibility - Public feedback is requested to improve the accuracy, utility, and reduce the burden of these collections - Includes applications for payment to persons who have died, disappeared, or been declared incompetent

Description

This notice from the USDA Department of Agriculture announces the submission for OMB review and invites public comments on proposed information collection activities related to agency information collection, proposals, submissions, and approvals under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collections include various forms and reports required under the Animal Welfare Act and other USDA programs, aimed at ensuring compliance and proper administration of agency functions. Comments on the information collection are requested to improve utility, accuracy, and reduce respondent burden. The notice includes details on the Animal Welfare Act information collection and the General Program Administration related to loan servicing and eligibility.

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