USDA Wants Feedback on Animal Tracking Forms—Farmers, Speak Up!
Published Date: 9/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Agriculture is asking for public feedback on a new form they want to use to track animal and animal product movements and import permits. This helps keep animals safe and healthy across the country. If you’re involved in moving or importing animals, you might need to fill out this form, and comments are open until October 29, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Consolidated Animal Movement Permit Form
If you move, import, or export livestock or animal products, you may need to fill out a new consolidated permit form under OMB Control Number 0579-NEW. The Department of Agriculture estimates 12,838 respondents and a total of 24,703 burden hours for this collection, with responses required "on occasion." Comments on the collection are due October 29, 2026.
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