🌾USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion Program Overview and Comment Request
The Department of Agriculture seeks public comment on an information collection related to the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program, designed to support U.S. agricultural entities affected by tariffs. The program aims to reimburse trade mitigation activities and enhance market development for agricultural exports.
Learn More🧶Information Collection for Agriculture Wool Apparel Trust Fund
The Department of Agriculture seeks public comments on an information collection pertaining to the Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund. This includes guidelines for eligible claimants to submit notarized affidavits to ensure correct payment disbursement as outlined in the 2018 Farm Bill.
Learn More🌳Information Collection Clearance for STEW-MAP by USDA Forest Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the renewal of a currently approved information collection, Information Collection Clearance for the Stewardship Mapping and Assessment Project (STEW-MAP).
Learn More🌱Tolerance Exemptions for Pepino Mosaic Virus by EPA
This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Pepino mosaic virus, strain LP, isolate VX1 and Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate VC1 in or on all food commodities when used in accordance with label directions and good agricultural practices. Valto BV submitted a petition to the EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting these exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Pepino mosaic virus, strain LP, isolate VX1 and Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate VC1 under FFDCA when used in accordance with these exemptions.
Learn More🐴Proposed Regulation Changes for Horse Importation Requirements
We are proposing to remove the requirement that horses offered for importation to the United States be accompanied by documentation of pre-export examination occurring within 48 hours of departure from the port of embarkation endorsed by a salaried veterinary medical officer. We have found that logistical barriers prevent affected parties from meeting this requirement at this time, and that the other requirements of the regulations are sufficient to ensure that imported horses are free of diseases and pests of livestock.
Learn More🌲Superior Resource Advisory Committee Meeting Notice - July 2025
The Superior Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Superior National Forest within Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Learn More📋Update on SNAP Work Requirements and Information Collection
The Department of Agriculture has issued a notice regarding new information collection requirements related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It aims to review the program's work requirements and implement updates based on recent regulatory changes, requiring state agencies to enhance screening processes for various exemptions and potentially impacting program participants.
Learn More🍗Regulatory Requirements for Meat and Poultry Product Compliance
The Department of Agriculture submitted an information collection requirement to OMB for review related to the importation and transportation of meat, poultry, and egg products. It includes specifics on forms and procedures necessary for maintaining safety and compliance standards within these industries. Comments on this requirement are invited from affected businesses.
Learn More🎰SNAP Reporting Requirements for Lottery and Gambling Winnings
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This is a revision of a currently approved collection and existing burden in use in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This information collection captures the burden associated with the requirement that States make ineligible SNAP participants with substantial lottery or gambling winnings and establish cooperative agreements with gaming entities within their States to identify SNAP participants with substantial winnings. Individuals and households are required to report substantial winnings.
Learn More🌾RISE Program
The Department of Agriculture seeks comments on the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program (RISE), aimed at job creation and industry support in low-income rural areas. The program will assist in the development of partnerships among various entities to enhance workforce skills and build business incubators, promoting economic growth.
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