🌾USDA Special Priorities Assistance
Information Collection Request; Request for Special Priorities Assistance
Summary
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC-BC) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension of a currently approved information collection request associated with the Request for Special Priorities Assistance. The information collection established by the Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) regulation is necessary for the program applicant (person) to request prioritizing of a contract above all other contracts. The purpose of the priority rating is to obtain item(s) in support of national defense programs that they are not able to obtain in time through normal market channels.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Farm Production and Conservation Business Center
Business Impact
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The notice discusses a request for comments on an information collection necessary for businesses to secure prioritization of contracts related to national defense, impacting their ability to procure essential agricultural commodities during emergencies. This can directly affect business operations and revenue.