Federal Register #0579-NEW

USDA Requests Public Comment on Animal Movement and Import Permit Information Collection

This opportunity involves a USDA Federal Register notice seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for Veterinary Services Animal and Animal Product Movement and Import Permits. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement or solicitation for products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested for purchase or award. - The notice concerns the consolidation of multiple permit forms under a new OMB control number (0579-NEW) for animal movement and import permits. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The information collection supports USDA's efforts to prevent animal disease in U.S. livestock by controlling the movement, import, and export of live animals and animal products. - The notice details the scope of respondents (individuals, businesses, governments, foreign entities) and estimates for respondent numbers and burden hours. - This is a compliance action under the Paperwork Reduction Act, not a procurement action.

Description

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection concerns Veterinary Services Animal and Animal Product Movement and Import Permits, consolidating multiple permit forms to cover all livestock animal movement, import, and export permit activities. The purpose is to prevent the incursion of animal disease into the U.S. livestock population by controlling the movement of live animals and animal products. Comments on this information collection are requested by October 29, 2026.

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