Notice2026-05882
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
March 26, 2026
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Agriculture Department
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 58 (Thursday, March 26, 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: 2026-05882]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments
are required regarding; whether the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility; the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Comments regarding this information collection received by April
27, 2026 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for
the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days
of the publication of this notice on the following website
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number.
Farm Service Agency
Title: Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP).
OMB Control Number: 0560-0289.
Summary of Collection: Organic Certification Cost Share Program
(OCCSP) provides cost share assistance to Individuals/Households known
as producers and handlers of agricultural products who are obtaining or
renewing their certification under the National Organic Program (NOP).
The National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program (NOCCSP) is
authorized under section 10606(d)(1) of the Farm Security and Rural
Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 7901 note), as amended by section
10004(c) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill; Pub. L. 113-
79).
Need and Use of the Information: The Farm Service Agency (FSA)
provides cost-share assistance, through FSA county offices and
participating state agencies, to organic producers or handlers who are
obtaining or renewing their certification under the National Organic
Program. The information collected is needed to ensure that organic
producers or handlers and State agencies are eligible for funding and
comply with applicable program regulations to ensure program integrity.
Without this collection of information, FSA would not be able to
manage, monitor or provide cost-share assistance to eligible producers,
handlers and or state agencies.
Description of Respondents: Individuals or Households; State, Local
and Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 12,030.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Semi-annually; Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 29.031.
Rachelle Ragland-Greene,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-05882 Filed 3-25-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-05-P
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