Search Results for keywords:"biobased products"

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  • 2021-03349 — Notice of Request for Comments on Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10235
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) is requesting public comments on extending an existing information collection related to biobased products for federal procurement. This is part of the USDA BioPreferred Program, which aims to encourage the use of biobased products instead of fossil-based ones by federal agencies. Participation is voluntary, and the USDA will collect information from manufacturers and vendors to support this initiative. Comments must be submitted by April 20, 2021, and the requested changes will help improve the program's efficiency and effectiveness.

    Simple Explanation

    The Rural Business-Cooperative Service wants to check with people if they should keep collecting information about products made from plants rather than oil, to help guide what government buys; they want people to share their thoughts by April 20, 2021.

  • 2024-31627 — Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 583
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval of information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Rural Business-Cooperative Service is conducting an annual survey to gather data about farmer cooperatives, which includes statistics on business volume, net income, and financial status. Additionally, they have a voluntary labeling program for biobased products aimed at promoting renewable fuels. The information collected will help determine eligibility for grants and improve service and analysis. Comments on these information collections are invited until February 5, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Agriculture wants help to better understand farmer groups and check renewable product labels, and they are asking people to share their thoughts about this plan by February 5, 2025.