Federal Register #AMS-NOP-26-1024

USDA AMS Requests Comments on National Organic Program Information Collection Revisions

This notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeks public input on proposed revisions to the National Organic Program (NOP) information collection. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - Purpose: - Request for public comment on extending and revising the NOP information collection (OMB Control Number: 0581-0191) - Key Details: - Planned revisions to forms TM-10CG (Application for Accreditation) and NOP 2110-1 (NOP Import Certificate) - Removal of burden estimates related to the Transition to Organic Partnership Program - Incorporation of burden estimates from four separate collections: - Strengthening Organic Enforcement - Origin of Livestock-Variance Request - Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards - Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food - Supports USDA organic regulations and enforcement under the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved; this is a regulatory notice focused on paperwork and compliance requirements.

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service intends to request an extension and revision of a previously approved information collection titled National Organic Program (OMB Control Number: 0581-0191). The collection supports the implementation of USDA organic regulations and enforcement as mandated by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. The revisions include changes to forms TM-10CG and NOP 2110-1, removal of burden estimates related to the Transition to Organic Partnership Program, and incorporation of burden estimates from four separate collections related to organic certification rulemaking. The estimated total annual burden on respondents is approximately 4,274,733 hours, involving about 56,827 respondents.

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