Federal Register #2026-16451

USDA Requests Public Comment on Hemp Production and Disposition Inquiry Information Collection

This opportunity involves a request for public comment by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding information collection for the Hemp Production and Disposition Inquiry. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the Hemp Production and Disposition Inquiry information collection - Supports the Domestic Hemp Production Program as mandated by the 2018 Farm Bill - Key Details: - No products or services are being procured - The Operator Characteristics section is being removed from the questionnaire to reduce respondent burden - Approximately 8,525 farms and businesses are expected to respond annually - Notable Requirements: - Focus is on information collection and public comment, not procurement of goods or services - Streamlining of the questionnaire to minimize burden on respondents

Description

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is submitting information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice requests public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, specifically related to the Hemp Production and Disposition Inquiry. The data collection supports the Domestic Hemp Production Program mandated by the 2018 Farm Bill and aims to streamline the questionnaire by removing the Operator Characteristics section to reduce respondent burden. The respondents include farms and businesses, with an estimated 8,525 respondents reporting annually.

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