Agriculture & Food Safety

FSIS Request to Renew Public Health Information System Collection

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published a notice requesting the renewal of an approved information collection for its Public Health Information System. The public has a comment period of 62 days to provide input on this renewal.

USDA Submission for OMB Review: Aquatic Animal Test Lab Approval

The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has submitted an information collection for OMB review concerning the approval of laboratories for conducting aquatic animal tests for export health certificates. Comments are requested on the necessity, utility, and burden of this collection.

FSA Requests Comments on Power of Attorney Form Revision

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments on a revision to the Power of Attorney form (FSA-211). This revision aims to clarify the actions an appointed attorney-in-fact can perform on behalf of a grantor for FSA, NRCS, FCIC, and RMA programs. The comment period ends on May 18, 2026.

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 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.

US Forest Service Advances Resolution Copper Project Land Exchange

The U.S. Forest Service has completed the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and issued the final record of decision for the Resolution Copper Project. This action advances domestic mineral production and is projected to create 1,500 jobs and significant tax revenue for rural economies.

USDA APHIS Facilitates Return of Burrowing Owls

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the successful repatriation of two burrowing owls that were accidentally shipped from Florida to Spain. APHIS coordinated with international partners to ensure the birds' safe return and quarantine.

Tart Cherries Referendum Order for Growers and Processors

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is directing a referendum among tart cherry growers and processors in seven states to determine if they favor continuing Marketing Order No. 930. The referendum will be conducted from March 30 to April 20, 2026. USDA will consider termination if less than 50% of voters and volume favor continuance.

Oklahoma Central Filing System Amendments Approved by AMS

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has approved amendments to Oklahoma's Central Filing System, transferring authority from the Secretary of State to the County Clerk. This change will allow for electronic filing of Effective Financing Statements and public access to recorded documents online.

Bureau of Indian Education Data Collection Renewal Consultation

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of an information collection related to bureau-funded schools. The comment period closes on May 4, 2026.