Federal Register #2026-14229

USDA Requests Public Comment on NPIP and Salmonella Initiative Program Information Collection

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), is seeking public comment on information collection activities for the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) and the Salmonella Initiative Program (SIP). - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement of goods or services. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured. - The request is for public feedback on information collection requirements related to NPIP and SIP. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The NPIP is a voluntary Federal-State-industry program for controlling poultry diseases and improving breeding flocks and products. - The SIP focuses on information collection for Salmonella control in poultry. - The USDA is seeking input on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these information collections, as well as suggestions for improvement. - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or contract values are listed.

Description

This notice is issued by the USDA (Department of Agriculture) and pertains to the submission for OMB review and requests public comments. It involves the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), a voluntary Federal-State-industry program for controlling certain poultry diseases and improving poultry breeding flocks and products. The notice invites comments on the information collection related to this program, including its necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize respondent burden. Comments are requested by August 14, 2026, and the notice is part of the Federal Register publication process.

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