Regs.gov: Department of Agriculture

USDA Information Collection for OMB Review - SAE Funds

The USDA has submitted an information collection requirement for the Food and Nutrition Service's State Administrative Expense (SAE) Funds (7 CFR Part 235) to OMB for review. This is a reinstatement with changes to reporting and recordkeeping requirements for specific forms related to federal funding for administrative expenses in child nutrition programs.

USDA Seeks OMB Review for Agricultural Surveys Program

The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking OMB review for substantive changes to its Agricultural Surveys Program (OMB Control Number 0535-0213). These changes include increasing sample sizes, reinstating a survey, and updating a questionnaire to comply with new data standards, which will increase burden hours.

USDA Seeks OMB Review for Information Collection Activities

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking OMB review for an information collection related to the New Swine Inspection System. This revision reflects a proposed rule to remove an attestation element, reducing estimated burden hours.

USDA Agency Information Collection Activities Proposals Submissions Approvals

The USDA is providing notice of its agency information collection activities, including proposals, submissions, and approvals. This notice serves to inform the public about ongoing information collection efforts managed by the Department of Agriculture.

USDA Notice on Information Collection Activities

The USDA has submitted information collection requirements for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice specifically concerns the Food Safety and Inspection Service's requirements for marking, labeling, and packaging of meat, poultry, and egg products. Comments are requested by April 3, 2026.

USDA Seeks Nominations for Tribal Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reopening the nomination period for three vacancies on its Tribal Advisory Committee. Nominations must be submitted by March 31, 2026. The committee advises the Secretary of Agriculture on matters relating to Tribal and Indian Affairs.

USDA Proposed Rule for Dairy Import Licensing Program

The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service has proposed amendments to the dairy import licensing program. The changes aim to improve user-friendliness, clarify provisions, update license transfer rules, strengthen suspension and revocation procedures, and advance the surrender date for earlier reallocation.