The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of a proposed information collection as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection relates to the importation of farm equipment in order to prevent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) from entering the United States. It includes a requirement for exporters to provide certification that their equipment has been steam-cleaned to remove any dirt or particulate material. Public comments on this proposal are invited and must be submitted by March 31, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The government wants to make sure that farm machines coming from other countries are really clean, so any bad germs can't get in. They're asking people to tell them what they think about this idea by March 31, 2025.