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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 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 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.

Agriculture Department Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a document for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice requests public comments on the submission, which is related to ongoing regulatory processes.

Brucellosis Eradication Program Information Collection Revision Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a notice requesting a revision to and extension of approval for an information collection related to the Cooperative State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program. The public comment period for this revision ends on May 12, 2026.

Department of Agriculture Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review, initiating a public comment period. This notice announces the submission and invites interested parties to provide feedback on the proposed information collection.

USDA and Army Corps Contract for Texas Sterile Fly Facility

The USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have awarded a construction contract for a new sterile fly production facility in Edinburg, Texas. This facility is part of a strategy to combat the New World Screwworm and protect U.S. livestock and public health.

USDA Completes Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility in Texas

The USDA announced the completion of a sterile fly dispersal facility in Edinburg, Texas. This new facility will enhance the agency's capacity to combat the New World Screwworm by increasing the range of sterile fly releases along the U.S. border and within the country if needed.

FDA Authorizes Drugs for New World Screwworm in Dogs and Cats

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued two Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for drugs to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats. These EUAs apply to NexGard chewable tablets and NexGard COMBO topical solution.