USDA Refines Brucellosis Tracking Forms for Farmers
Published Date: 3/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA wants to keep and update the paperwork for the Cooperative State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program, which helps stop a cattle disease called brucellosis. This affects farmers, vets, and state officials who track and report on the disease. They’re asking for public comments by May 12, 2026, and the changes won’t cost extra but will keep the program running smoothly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
State 'Brucellosis Management Areas' and MOUs
States that find B. abortus in wildlife can create brucellosis management areas and must sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with APHIS describing the geographic area and surveillance and mitigation activities. Testing and movement mitigation activities are required before regulated animals in those areas are permitted to move interstate.
3‑Year Extension of Reporting Rule
APHIS is asking the Office of Management and Budget to renew approval to collect paperwork for the Cooperative State‑Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program for an additional 3 years. The agency is seeking public comments by May 12, 2026.
Paperwork Time Burden for Farms and Vets
APHIS estimates the collection averages 0.26 hours (about 16 minutes) per response. The notice lists an estimated 87,974 respondents, 11 responses per respondent, 956,044 total annual responses, and 246,575 total annual burden hours.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Take It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Start a Free Government Policy Watch to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in