Agriculture & Food Safety

BIA Information Collection Renewal for Education Contracts

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) has issued a notice requesting public comment on the proposed renewal of an information collection related to education contracts under the Johnson-O'Malley Act. The comment period closes on March 23, 2026.

Bureau of Indian Affairs - Water Request Information Collection Renewal

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has issued a notice requesting public comment on the proposed renewal of an existing information collection related to water requests. This collection is necessary for billing, fee waiver eligibility, and land designation for irrigation projects.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Information Collection Renewal Consultation

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of an information collection. This notice provides an opportunity for stakeholders to comment on the necessity, accuracy, utility, and clarity of the proposed information collection requirements.

Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Permits Information Collection

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking public comment on an information collection request regarding Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Permits. This notice outlines the purpose of the collection and provides a deadline for submitting feedback.

CSREES Notice of Intent to Request Extension of Information Collection

The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) has issued a notice of intent to request an extension for an existing information collection (OMB No. 0524-0026) related to civil rights compliance and organizational information. The public is invited to comment on this request.

VMLRP Comments Posted

The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) has posted comments received regarding the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP). This notice serves to make these public comments available for review.

Rule on Federal Assistance Programs for Specialty Crop Research Initiative

The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) has issued a final rule establishing administrative requirements for its non-formula Federal assistance programs. This rule aims to standardize practices and efficiently implement changes required by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, including specific provisions for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative.

Rural Technology Grants: Administrative Provisions for New Era Program

The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) has issued an interim rule establishing specific administrative requirements for the New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program. The rule is effective September 4, 2009, and comments are due by January 4, 2010.

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Rules

The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) has issued an interim rule establishing administrative requirements for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). The rule supplements existing general award provisions and is effective September 4, 2009.

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.