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The Department of Agriculture is preparing to submit an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking public comments by April 3, 2025, on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) plans a change in their Agricultural Prices data collection, aiming to enhance efficiency by integrating data from a discontinued survey into another ongoing survey. The information collected helps compute prices received by farmers for various crops and plays a significant role in several government and economic analyses, including disaster payments and projections of farm income.

In a notice from the Food and Nutrition Service, under the Department of Agriculture, public comments are invited on a new information collection named Waivers and State Plans (WiSP). This initiative aims to streamline the process for state agencies by transitioning from individual collections to a single application for requesting program waivers and submitting state plans. It supports programs like the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and aims to enhance efficiency and compliance with legislation such as the American Rescue Plan Act and the Access to Baby Formula Act. The public is encouraged to comment on the utility and burden of this collection effort by February 28, 2025.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request for review of information collection requirements to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are invited on the necessity and utility of the information collection, burden estimates, and suggestions for reducing respondent burden. The request involves the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's efforts to prevent the introduction of animal and bee diseases into the U.S. This includes collections related to the importation of animals, poultry, and bees and requests comments by February 10, 2021.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking public comments on whether this data collection is necessary, the accuracy of the time estimates, and how to reduce the burden of data collection. The Rural Housing Service is using this collection to manage and evaluate the Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP), which aims to increase affordable rural rental housing by partnering with lenders and public agencies. Interested parties have until March 15, 2021, to submit comments.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on an information collection requirement related to rules and reporting for the livestock and poultry industries, as mandated by the Packers and Stockyards Act. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) collects this data to monitor practices in these industries and ensure fairness, preventing deceptive or anti-competitive actions. Public comments are invited until March 26, 2021, and interested individuals can submit feedback on the federal website indicated. The collection involves significant recordkeeping and affects businesses, with over 15,000 respondents expected to comply.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on the need for, accuracy of, and methods to enhance the collection of information related to various Rural Utilities Service (RUS) programs. Information is crucial for determining eligibility for loans and grants that support rural electrification, telecommunications, water systems, and broadband access. The RUS gathers this information from various respondents, including private sector businesses, nonprofits, and government entities, to ensure funds are used appropriately and projects are feasible. Comments from the public are invited until February 20, 2025, through the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Department of Agriculture is requesting public comments on an information collection related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and disaster relief food distribution. This request is part of a review by the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. People are invited to comment on whether the information collection is necessary and how it could be improved. Comments should be submitted by March 22, 2021, through the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are gathering public comments on whether this data collection is necessary, how accurate the burden estimates are, and how to improve the quality and ease of information collection. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is specifically looking to collect data related to their long-term contracting programs, which support conservation efforts by providing financial and technical assistance to landowners. Comments should be submitted by March 31, 2025, and should be submitted via the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Executive Order 14134 establishes a clear line of succession for the Secretary of Agriculture if both the Secretary and Deputy Secretary are unavailable. The order lists specific officials from the Department of Agriculture who would take over the duties in a predetermined sequence, including various Under Secretaries and other department heads. There are limitations, such as the exclusion of individuals serving in an acting capacity from assuming the role, unless eligible. The order also revokes a previous executive order from 2012 on the same matter.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest plans to return human remains found on federal land to the appropriate descendants or tribal organizations, as guided by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains, discovered in Monterey County, California, belong to a Native American individual, specifically prioritized for return to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians. If no claims are made by March 18, 2026, the remains will be considered unclaimed. Claims can be made by eligible descendants or tribes showing proof of priority.