Federal Register #APHIS-2026-0991

APHIS Information Collection Extension for Pest and Disease Reporting

This opportunity concerns the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the Department of Agriculture seeking an extension for its information collection activities related to pest and disease reporting, including the Asian Longhorn Beetle Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement of goods or services but an information collection extension. - Products/Services Requested: - Extension of approval for information collection activities - Activities include: - Online pest and disease reporting - Cooperative agreements for inspection - State compliance training workshop recordkeeping - Inspections and unified surveys - Contracts for inspection - Litigation and warrants - Homeowner permissions - Agreements for treatment, removal, monitoring, or disposal - Certificate/permit cancellation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Supports APHIS efforts to detect, control, and eradicate plant pests and diseases - Involves individuals, businesses, and state agencies in reporting and compliance activities

Description

This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) intention to request an extension of approval for an information collection related to the reporting of plant pests and diseases, including activities under the Asian Longhorn Beetle Program. The collection supports APHIS efforts to detect, control, and eradicate pests and diseases through reporting by individuals, businesses, and state agencies. The information collection includes online pest reporting, cooperative agreements, inspections, and recordkeeping associated with the program. Public comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection.

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