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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 an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments on the necessity and efficiency of this information collection are invited until March 11, 2021. The collections involve loans for community facilities like fire and rescue services, and supervised bank accounts for managing financial assistance, with the aim of ensuring proper fund use and financial management. The information collected helps determine eligibility, project viability, and loan fund usage, impacting both government operations and borrowers.

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.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on its request to collect information from individuals or households through online forms. These forms are used by the Agricultural Research Service to provide services related to research data, models, materials, and publications, as well as registration for scientific studies and events. The information collection is part of a broader effort to enhance efficiency and accessibility of government information in keeping with OMB guidelines. People can submit their comments on this information collection until February 20, 2025, and the total estimated burden is 720 hours.

The Department of Agriculture submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review a data collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They seek public comments about the necessity and utility of the data, estimating the burden, and suggestions for improvement. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) aims to use this information to conduct quick response surveys for Special Nutrition Programs (SNP), which will help in timely decision-making and enable effective program management and compliance. The data collection will involve State, local, and tribal governments, as well as both for-profit and non-profit organizations, and is expected to include 108,597 respondents over three years.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking public comments on various aspects of this collection, including its necessity and the burden it imposes. This effort pertains to the 2027 Farm to School Census, which is a nationwide survey that gathers data on farm-to-school activities. The information collected will help assess the participation levels and support sources for these programs, and guide future USDA priorities and outreach. Public comments on the notice are accepted until April 25, 2025.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback on a new information collection requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are asking the public to comment on whether the collection is necessary, how accurate the burden estimate is, and ways to improve the collection process. The focus of the collection is on policies related to crop insurance managed by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC). The agency wants to ensure that the insurance programs are fair and beneficial to both farmers and taxpayers. Public comments on this matter are invited until February 26, 2021.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to how states safeguard the personal information of participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This request is part of a review process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which ensures that any information collection is necessary and useful. The study aims to assess current state practices for protecting this personal data and to recommend improvements. The public has until March 8, 2021, to submit their comments and recommendations through the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Department of Agriculture has asked for comments on a new information collection plan under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection is involved with several areas in the Forest Service, like tracking visitors to national forests and ensuring small businesses get fair opportunities in timber sales. The plan also includes gathering information about non-timber forest products, such as plants and mushrooms, from individuals and organizations. The agency is looking to gauge the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the data collection burden on respondents.

The U.S. Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, has extended the period for public comments on its proposed directives for Rangeland Management. Originally closing on February 16, 2021, the comment period will now remain open until April 17, 2021. These proposed directives aim to provide more flexible and clear management policies for rangeland management. Interested parties can submit their comments electronically or by mail and find more information and documents about these directives online.