Notice2026-01727
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the Export Inspection and Weighing Waiver for High Quality Specialty Grain Transported in Containers
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January 29, 2026
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Agriculture DepartmentAgricultural Marketing Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announcing Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a 3-year extension of the currently approved information collection "Export Inspection and Weighing Waiver for High Quality Specialty Grain Transported in Containers." This information collection is particularly interested in comments that: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 19 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01727]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agriculture Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-FGIS-25-0038]
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved
Information Collection for the Export Inspection and Weighing Waiver
for High Quality Specialty Grain Transported in Containers
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announcing Federal Grain
Inspection Service (FGIS) intention to request approval from the Office
of Management and Budget for a 3-year extension of the currently
approved information collection ``Export Inspection and Weighing Waiver
for High Quality Specialty Grain Transported in Containers.''
This information collection is particularly interested in comments
that:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 30,
2026.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to AMS, FGIS, Headquarters Office,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Rm. 2430-South, Washington, DC 20250,
Attention: Jennifer Hill or sent via electronic mail to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3573727c666474767175404651541b525a43"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4204050b111303010602373126236c252d34">[email protected]</span></a>. Comments may also be submitted by identifying Docket
No. AMS-FGIS-25-0038 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this Information Collection
Request may be obtained by contacting AMS, FGIS, Headquarters Office,
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Rm. 2030-South, Washington, DC 20250,
Attention: Jennifer Hill or sent via electronic mail to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f9bfbeb0aaa8b8babdb98c8a9d98d79e968f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ffb9b8b6acaebebcbbbf8a8c9b9ed1989089">[email protected]</span></a>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Congress enacted the United States Grain
Standards Act (USGSA) (7 U.S.C. 71-87k) to facilitate the marketing of
grain in interstate and foreign commerce. The USGSA, with few
exceptions, requires all grain shipped from the United States to be
officially inspected and weighed. The USGSA authorizes the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to waive the mandatory
inspection and weighing requirements in circumstances when the
objectives of the USGSA would not be impaired.
Section 7 CFR 800.18(b)(8) of the regulations waives the mandatory
inspection and weighing requirements of the USGSA for high quality
specialty grain (HQSG) exported in containers. This waiver was
established to facilitate the marketing of HQSG exported in containers.
This action is consistent with the objectives of the USGSA and promotes
the continuing development of the HQSG export market.
FGIS requires exporters to maintain records pertaining to these
shipments and to make them available upon request for review or copying
purposes (76 FR 45397). These records shall be maintained for a period
of 3 years. This information collection requirement is essential to
ensure exporters who ship HQSG in containers comply with the waiver
provisions. FGIS does not require exporters of HQSG to complete and
submit new Federal government record(s), form(s), or report(s).
Agency: Federal Grain Inspection Service, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
Title: Export Inspection and Weighing Waiver for High Quality
Specialty Grains Transported in Containers.
OMB Number: 0581-0306.
Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2026.
Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved
collection.
Abstract: The regulations under the USGSA waive the mandatory
inspection and weighing requirements for HQSG exported in containers.
FGIS established this waiver to facilitate the marketing of HQSG
exported in containers. To ensure compliance with this waiver, FGIS
requires these exporters to maintain records generated during their
normal course of business that pertain to these shipments and make
these documents available to FGIS upon request, for review and copying
purposes.
Grain Contracts
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting and recordkeeping burden for
maintaining contract information is estimated to average 6 hours per
exporter.
Affected Public: Exporters of HQSG.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 40.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 40.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 240.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will
become a matter of public record.
Melissa Bailey,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-01727 Filed 1-28-26; 8:45 am]
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