Government Asks for Comments on Mystery Paperwork Submission
Published Date: 11/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Agriculture is asking for public feedback on a form they use to manage forest product permits and contracts. They want to make sure the form is useful, clear, and not too much work for people to fill out. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until December 26, 2025, to share them online—no cost to comment, just your time!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Tribes can receive free forest products
Federally recognized Indian Tribes may receive trees, portions of trees, or other forest products free of charge under section 8105 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (codified at 25 U.S.C. 3055). Requests must be submitted in writing to the local Forest Service District Ranger's office by an authorized tribal official or by providing a tribal council resolution.
Permit paperwork and time burden for removals
Individuals, businesses, and State/Local/Tribal governments who remove forest products from National Forest System lands must request a permit or contract and provide identifying information. The Forest Service estimates 131,576 respondents and a total of 54,812 burden hours for this information collection (OMB Control Number 0596-0085); the information is used to verify eligibility, identify permittees in the field, and ensure no one receives product values above the amount allowed in any one fiscal year.
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