Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-13618
USDA Seeks Public Comment on Animal Welfare Act Information Collection
Buyer
Agriculture Department
Posted
July 06, 2026
Identifier
2026-13618
NAICS
926150
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking public comment on its information collection activities related to compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Purpose: - Notice of submission of an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Collection activities support compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, which regulates humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of certain animals - Scope of Information Collection: - Includes license applications and renewals, registrations, annual reports, inspections, notifications, agreements, veterinary care records, itineraries, permits, acquisition and disposition records, official identification, variances, protocols, health certificates, complaints, marking requirements, and recordkeeping - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a solicitation for goods or services - The USDA is specifically requesting public comment on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of this information collection
Description
The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection pertains to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and involves various information collection activities such as license applications, registrations, reports, inspections, and recordkeeping related to the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of certain animals. The information collected is used to ensure compliance with AWA regulations and to administer the requirements effectively. Comments on the information collection are requested by August 5, 2026.