Federal Register #2026-15276

APHIS Information Collection Revision for Importation of Beef and Ovine Meat

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 approval for information collection related to the importation of beef and ovine meat. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a regulatory information collection notice, not a procurement of goods or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of certification and compliance information from veterinary officials and foreign facilities regarding importation of beef and ovine meat from Uruguay, and beef from Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay - Certification must confirm compliance with U.S. regulations to prevent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), including animal identification and testing of select lambs - Associated with regulatory requirements under 9 CFR part 94, sections 94.1 and 94.29 - Includes periodic on-site evaluation and inspection of foreign facilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on disease prevention (FMD) through strict certification and testing protocols - Involves only information collection and regulatory compliance, not procurement of physical products or services - Public comment is requested on the information collection process itself, not on a specific contract or purchase

Description

This notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request revision and extension of approval for an information collection related to import regulations for beef and ovine meat from Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. The information collection involves certification from authorized veterinary officials that conditions for importation to prevent foot-and-mouth disease are met. The collection also includes animal identification and testing of select lambs. Comments are invited until September 28, 2026.

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