Federal Register #05790076

USDA Requests Public Comment on Endangered Species and Animal Disease Training Information Collection

This notice from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks public comment on information collection requirements related to endangered species regulations and animal disease training. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program - Veterinary Services (VS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement for products or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice concerns information collection activities, such as forms for plant permit applications, appeals, notifications, waivers, claims for seized property, and training applications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public comment is requested to improve the information collection process - Focus on regulatory compliance with the Endangered Species Act and animal disease response training - No contract, purchase, or acquisition is involved

Description

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has submitted information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection pertains to the Endangered Species Regulations and Forfeiture Procedures under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, implemented by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The information collected includes applications for protected plant permits, appeals, notifications, reports, and recordkeeping to conserve endangered and threatened terrestrial plant species. Comments on the information collection are requested to improve its utility and minimize respondent burden.

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