USDA Wants to Keep Tracking Beetles and Plant Pests
Published Date: 7/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) wants to keep collecting info about plant pests and the Asian Longhorn Beetle to protect our trees and crops. This extension means folks who report pests will keep helping out, with no new costs or big changes. You’ve got until September 8, 2026, to share your thoughts on this plan!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Pest Reporting Collection Extended
You (individuals, households, businesses, and State plant health officials) will continue to be asked to report plant pests and participate in Asian longhorned beetle program activities for an additional 3 years while APHIS seeks OMB approval. Comments on this information collection are due by September 8, 2026. APHIS estimates each response will average 0.134 hours, with about 16,308 annual respondents, 644,141 total annual responses, and 85,999 total annual burden hours.
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