Federal Register #2026-14122

APHIS Seeks Comment on Information Collection for Importation of Swine and Pork Products

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on its plan to revise and extend an information collection related to the importation of live swine, pork, and pork products from Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory information collection, not a procurement of goods or services. - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested. - The request concerns regulatory compliance activities, including: - Certification of shipments - Application of seals - Recordkeeping - Other compliance measures to prevent classical swine fever - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focuses on information gathering and regulatory compliance for animal health - Applies specifically to imports from Brazil, Chile, and Mexico - Seeks public input on the burden and necessity of these information collection activities - No acquisition of goods or services is involved

Description

This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision and extension of approval for an information collection related to import regulations for live swine, pork, and pork products from certain regions, including Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. The information collection supports regulations to prevent the introduction of classical swine fever into the United States. It includes certification, application of seals, recordkeeping, and other compliance activities. Comments on this request are open until September 14, 2026.

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