Federal Register #APHIS-2026-0435

Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection: Environmental Monitoring

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is announcing its intention to revise and extend approval for an information collection related to environmental monitoring. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Purpose: - APHIS conducts environmental monitoring to assess the effects of pest and disease control activities, especially near habitats of endangered and threatened species. - Coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is emphasized for monitoring in sensitive areas. - Information Collection Details: - Growers, pesticide appliers, and State department of agriculture personnel use APHIS-provided forms to report on pesticide effects in environmentally sensitive areas. - The collection supports APHIS's efforts to track environmental impacts and ensure compliance with regulations. - Notable Requirements: - Focus on reporting pesticide effects in areas near endangered and threatened species. - No procurement of goods or services; this is strictly an information collection notice. - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this notice pertains only to information collection.

Description

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with environmental monitoring. This collection supports APHIS's efforts to monitor activities that control or eradicate agricultural pests and diseases, particularly those with potential environmental harm. The monitoring ensures mitigation measures are effective, especially near habitats of endangered and threatened species, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The information collection involves growers, pesticide appliers, and State agriculture personnel using APHIS-provided forms to report on pesticide effects in sensitive areas.

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