Federal Register #2026-13940

APHIS Seeks Extension for Pest Reporting and Asian Longhorn Beetle Program Information Collection

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking an extension of approval for its information collection activities related to pest reporting and the Asian Longhorn Beetle Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are specified in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - Extension of approval for information collection activities - No physical products, part numbers, or specific service procurements are listed - Purpose: - To continue collecting information from individuals, businesses, and state agencies to support pest and disease detection, control, and eradication - Notable Requirements: - Public comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - No unique technical or product requirements are specified - No contract value, period of performance, or procurement of goods/services is described in this notice

Description

This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection related to reporting plant pests and diseases, and APHIS conducting Asian Longhorn Beetle Program activities. The information collection supports pest and disease detection, control, and eradication programs, relying on reports from various entities such as individuals, businesses, and state departments of agriculture. The notice invites public comments on the information collection to evaluate its necessity, accuracy, and burden. Comments are due by September 8, 2026.

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