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USDA Biobased Products Procurement Information Collection Notice

The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on its intention to extend an approved information collection regarding Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement. This collection supports the USDA BioPreferred Program, which designates biobased products for preferred purchasing by federal agencies.

USDA OPPM Information Collection Extension Request

The USDA's Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM) has issued a notice requesting public comments on extending an existing OMB clearance for information collection related to the transfer of excess computers and technical equipment under the 2008 Farm Bill. The comment period closed on January 12, 2018.

USDA Designates Biobased Product Categories for Federal Procurement Preference

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule amending its Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement. The amendment adds 12 new product categories, requiring Federal agencies and their contractors to give preference to biobased products within these categories.

USDA Proposes Biobased Product Categories for Federal Procurement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed new rules to designate 30 biobased product categories for federal procurement preference. The proposal includes minimum biobased content requirements and amendments to existing categories. Public comments are being accepted until November 13, 2018.

USDA Designates Biobased Product Categories for Federal Procurement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule amending its Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement. This rule adds 30 new product categories and revises existing ones, requiring federal agencies and their contractors to give procurement preference to biobased products within these categories.