Federal Register #2026-22305

USDA FSA Certified Mediation Program Information Collection Comment Notice

This is a public comment notice about the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Certified Mediation Program information collection, not a procurement opportunity. - Government agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Service Agency (FSA); the collection was submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review. - Purpose: Collect information to determine eligibility for grant funds and assess whether grants are administered in accordance with the Agricultural Credit Act. - Program scope: Supports state-designated entities that provide mediation services to agricultural producers, lenders, and others affected by certain USDA agency actions. - Estimated reporting burden: 46 respondents, annual reporting, and 1,334 total burden hours. - Procurement items: No products, services for purchase, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

Description

The Department of Agriculture submitted an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection concerns the Farm Service Agency’s Certified Mediation Program (OMB Control Number 0560-0165). The agency collects information to determine participant eligibility for grant funds and whether grants are administered in accordance with the Agricultural Credit Act. Comments received by December 2, 2026, will be considered.

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