Federal Register #2026-14567

USDA Requests Public Comment on Information Collection for Food Safety, Sanitation, and Broadband Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public comment on information collection requirements for key food safety, sanitation, and rural broadband technical assistance programs. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Sub-agencies: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Rural Utilities Service (RUS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection for Voluntary Destruction of Imported Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products - Includes completion of FSIS Form 98404 under FSIS supervision - Information collection for Sanitation SOPs Pathogen Reduction/Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) - Ensures compliance with sanitation procedures, microbial testing, and HACCP systems - Information collection for Broadband Technical Assistance Program - Supports technical assistance and training for rural broadband expansion, including project planning and community engagement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus is on evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection activities - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested - The notice is part of a regulatory compliance process under the Paperwork Reduction Act

Description

This notice from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the submission of information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. It solicits public comments on whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to enhance the quality and minimize the burden of the information collected. The notice includes details on several USDA programs related to food safety, sanitation, and broadband technical assistance, highlighting the need for data collection to ensure compliance and effective program implementation.

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