Federal Register #Docket No. AMS-SC-26-1552

Approval Request for New Information Collection for Specialty Crop Diversion Programs

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking approval for a new information collection to support Specialty Crop Diversion Programs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - Purpose: - Implement new application and notification forms for growers participating in Specialty Crop Diversion Programs - Programs cover tree, vine, and bush commodities - Forms Requested: - Application for Tree Diversion Program (SC302A) - Application for Vine Diversion Program (SC302B) - Application for Bush Diversion Program (SC302C) - Notification of Tree Removal (SC303A) - Notification of Vine Removal (SC303B) - Notification of Bush Removal (SC303C) - Information Use: - Data collected will help align domestic supply with market demand - Provide relief to growers facing excess acreage and low commodity prices - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is an information collection approval request, not a procurement of products or services.

Description

This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval for a new information collection from the Office of Management and Budget. The new collection involves application and notification forms for growers interested in participating in Specialty Crop Diversion Programs for tree, vine, and bush commodities. The programs aim to align domestic supplies with market demands and provide relief to growers facing excess acreage and low prices. The information collected will be used by authorized USDA and industry staff and will be kept confidential.

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