USDA Seeks Input on Service Feedback Forms
Published Date: 4/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA wants your feedback to make their services better and easier to use. They’re asking for public comments on a plan to collect info that helps improve customer experience, with a deadline to share thoughts by May 8, 2026. This effort aims to cut down paperwork and keep things running smoothly without costing extra money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Large-scale feedback effort planned
USDA estimates the clearance will cover 2,040,000 respondents and 178,750 total burden hours for collecting feedback to improve services; the agency will submit the collection to OMB (OMB No. 0503-0024) and requests comments by May 8, 2026. The results will be used for service improvement and OMB reporting.
You may be asked to give voluntary feedback
You may be asked to give voluntary feedback to the USDA to help improve its services. The collections are described as voluntary, low-burden, PII will be collected only as necessary, and the agency invites public comments by May 8, 2026.
Businesses and organizations may be surveyed
USDA may request feedback from businesses and organizations to improve customer experience; these collections are voluntary and described as low-cost for respondents. The notice lists "Businesses and Organizations" as an affected public and invites comments by May 8, 2026.
State, local, and tribal governments may be respondents
State, local, and tribal governments are listed as an affected public and may be asked to provide feedback to the USDA under this clearance. The collections are said to be voluntary, low-burden, and intended to inform service improvements.
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