🐄Notice on HPAI Testing Regulations for Dairy Cattle and Milk
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with testing of milk from dairy cattle with reference to the incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle.
Learn More🌰Notice on Amending Export Trade Certificate for Almonds
The Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis ("OTEA") of the International Trade Administration, received an application for an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review ("Certificate"). This notice summarizes the proposed amendment and requests comments relevant to whether the Certificate should be issued.
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, FSIS is announcing its intention to renew an approved information collection regarding business registration requirements. There are no changes to the existing information collection. The approval for this information collection will expire on June 30, 2025.
Learn More📦FSIS Notice on Import Regulations for Undenatured Products
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, FSIS is announcing its intention to revise the approved information collection regarding the importation of undenatured inedible product, and samples of imported product for laboratory examination, research, evaluative testing, or trade show exhibition. The approval for this information collection will expire on June 30, 2025. FSIS is reducing the total burden estimate by 8,818 hours because the number of applications for importing meat, poultry or egg products samples destined for laboratory examination, research, evaluative testing, or trade show exhibition has decreased, and because the current forms are more user friendly and take less time to complete.
Learn More🍗Notice to Renew Info Collection on Meat, Poultry, and Egg Imports
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, FSIS is announcing its intention to renew an approved information collection regarding the importation and transportation of meat, poultry, and egg products. There are no changes to the existing information collection. The approval for this information collection will expire on June 30, 2025.
Learn More📄USDA Information Collection Requirements for Employment Fitness
The USDA has submitted information collection requirements to the OMB regarding the Self Certification Medical Statement. This requirement aims to ensure employees in commodity grading and inspection meet essential health standards for their roles. The document requests comments on the collection's necessity and effectiveness, emphasizing the impact on applicants' physical fitness evaluation and the agency's operational efficiency.
Learn More🏛️USDA Announces Virtual Meeting for Tribal Advisory Committee
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Office of Tribal Relations is announcing a meeting of the Tribal Advisory Committee on Tuesday February 18, 2025, at 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The Committee is authorized under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and guidance to USDA on matters related to Tribal and Indian affairs.
Learn More🏡Changes to Single Family Housing Loan Program
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of USDA, published a final rule on August 15, 2024, to amend the current regulations regarding Special Servicing Options and adjust the Mortgage Recovery Advance (MRA) process. The February 11, 2025, effective date of that final rule is being deferred to April 14, 2025.
Learn More📋Delay in USDA Privacy Act System of Records Effective Date
This document delays the effective date of the January 10, 2025, modified system of records notice, titled "Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance (SITC) National Information Communication Activity System (SNICAS), USDA/APHIS-21," in accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2025, from the President titled, "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review". The effective date of the exemptions in the notice are delayed until April 11, 2025. The notice modified the system to exempt it from certain provisions of the Privacy Act.
Learn More🌾Impact of USDA's Agricultural Surveys Program on Businesses
The Department of Agriculture announces changes to its Agricultural Surveys Program to enhance data collection efficiency and accuracy. The initiative aims to provide reliable agricultural statistics essential for understanding the farming industry and supporting federal and state programs. It encourages public comments on the proposed changes to improve data quality and reduce respondent burden, ensuring continuous alignment with industry needs.
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