USDA Keeps Its Overseas Agriculture Grant Reporting Paperwork in Circulation
Published Date: 11/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service wants to keep collecting info for its Quality Samples Program, which helps decide who gets grants to promote U.S. ag products overseas. This extension means no big changes or extra costs, but folks like government agencies and trade groups should keep submitting their reports. Comments on this plan are open until January 4, 2027, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Continued Quality Samples Reporting
The Foreign Agricultural Service is requesting an extension of the information collection for the Quality Samples Program (OMB Control No. 0551-0047). Applicants and grant recipients — including government agencies, private organizations, agricultural cooperatives, and export trade associations — must supply application information and written evaluation reports as required; the estimated average burden is 4.4 hours per response, with 25 responses per respondent per year, for about 110 hours per respondent and an estimated total of 1,200 hours annually.
Public Comment Opportunity and Record
Stakeholders can submit written comments about the extension; comments must be received by January 4, 2027 to be assured consideration and will be made public and available online (identified by OMB Control No. 0551-0047).
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Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-22440, Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Department of Defense wants your thoughts on collecting info from Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) forms. They’re checking if the forms are useful, clear, and not too much work for people filling them out. If you have ideas or concerns, send them in by January 4, 2027—this helps keep things smooth and efficient without costing extra time or money.
Next: 2026-22445, Notice of Request for Approval of an Existing Collection for Borlaug Fellowship Program OMB Control Number 0551-0052
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