Federal Register #2026-21266

USDA AMS seeks comments on extending its Local Food Directories and Survey information collection

USDA AMS is seeking public comments on extending an information collection for its National Local Food Directories; this notice is not a procurement. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), through its Local and Regional Foods Division. - Purpose: AMS plans to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the Local Food Directories and Survey information collection, OMB Control No. 0581-0169. - Information collected: Voluntary responses cover local food business characteristics, contact information, products sold, location, operating schedule, and activities to support the USDA National Local Food Directories. - Estimated participation and burden: AMS estimates 15,000 potential respondents, 500 annual responses, an average response time of five minutes, and a maximum annual respondent burden of 1,250 hours. - Procurement status: No products or services are being purchased; no OEMs, vendors, product quantities, or contract value are identified.

Description

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) intends to request OMB approval to extend the currently approved Local Food Directories and Survey information collection (OMB Control No. 0581-0169). The collection supports USDA's National Local Food Directories, which help customers locate local food businesses and suppliers. Information is voluntarily provided by business owners and managers and includes business characteristics, contact information, products, location, operating schedule, and activities. Comments must be received by December 18, 2026.

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