Federal Register #2026-13877

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

This notice from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks public comment on information collection activities related to endangered species regulations and animal disease training. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Forest Service - Purpose: - Request for public feedback on proposed information collection requirements - Activities support enforcement of the Endangered Species Act and Animal Health Protection Act - Forms and Activities: - Endangered species regulations: PPQ 621, PPQ 368, PPQ 623, PPQ 625, PPQ 626 - Animal disease training: VS Form 15 - Includes permit applications, appeals, notifications, reporting, and training nominations - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory information collection notice - USDA is seeking input on necessity, accuracy, and burden of these information collections

Description

The Department of Agriculture 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 collections pertain to agency information collection activities, proposals, submissions, and approvals related to endangered species regulations and animal disease training. The notice invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to enhance the quality and minimize the burden of the information collection. Comments are requested by August 10, 2026.

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