Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Published Date: 7/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Agriculture wants your thoughts on a form used to train vets and animal health pros to fight animal diseases. This helps keep our livestock safe and healthy, and they’re asking for comments by August 10, 2026. If you work with animals or care about their health, this could affect you, but there’s no new cost—just a chance to improve how info is collected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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You must submit VS Form 1-5 to attend PPT
If you work with animals and want to attend APHIS Veterinary Services Professional People Training (PPT), you must submit VS Form 1-5 online with your work address, work telephone, work email, agency/organization affiliation, supervisor name and email, and job title. The agency expects 350 respondents, estimates a total burden of 116 hours, will select applicants based on State need, and will consider comments received by August 10, 2026 (OMB Control Number 0579-0353).
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