Federal Register #2026-22043

USDA Proposes Revisions to AFIDA Information Collection

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to its AFIDA information-collection form, not seeking a contractor or purchasing products or services. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Departmental Administration, Office of Homeland Security. - Notice purpose: Request for public comment on revisions to information collected under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA). - Proposed form changes: Update the electronic FSA-153 form to expand reporting coverage and collect more detail about filers, ownership, land location and use, interests, transactions, valuations, prior relationships, and land recipients. - Submissions would include complete ownership diagrams and GIS-based land mapping. - The form would request current and intended land-use information. - Procurement status: This is not a procurement opportunity or award. No vendors, OEMs, products, part numbers, quantities, or contracted services are identified.

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks approval to revise its information collection for the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA). The collection uses the electronic FSA-153 form to gather information from foreign persons and other covered filers regarding interests in U.S. agricultural land. Proposed changes include revised reporting questions and requirements for ownership, land location and use, and electronic map submissions. Comments must be received by December 28, 2026.

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