Federal Register #0535-0270

USDA Seeks Public Comment on Revised Hemp Production Information Collection

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to its Hemp Production and Disposition Inquiry information collection. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Purpose: - Request for public input on changes to the hemp production data collection process - Removal of the Operator Characteristics section to reduce respondent burden - Program Context: - Supports the Domestic Hemp Production Program - Authorized under the 2018 Farm Bill - Collects data on hemp production for industrial and horticultural uses - Requirements: - Compliance with federal confidentiality and information collection regulations - No procurement of products or services; strictly an information collection notice - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

This notice from the USDA announces the submission for OMB review and invites public comments on proposed information collection activities related to hemp production and disposition. The data collection is authorized under the 2018 Farm Bill and aims to gather information on hemp production for various industrial and horticultural uses. The notice includes a substantive change request to revise the Hemp Production and Disposition Inquiry by removing the Operator Characteristics section to reduce respondent burden. The information collected will be used to support the Domestic Hemp Production Program and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

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