Submission for OMB Review: Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency is seeking OMB approval to continue collecting information for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). This program provides financial assistance to organic producers and handlers to help cover the costs of obtaining or renewing certification under the National Organic Program. The notice invites public comments on the necessity, burden, and utility of the information collection by April 27, 2026. It affects 12,030 respondents who must submit information semi-annually or annually, resulting in a total estimated burden of 29,031 hours.
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Key Changes
- Public comments due by April 27, 2026
- Total of 12,030 respondents affected
- Frequency of responses: semi-annually and annually
+ 3 more changes with Pro
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit information collection forms to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 before conducting or sponsing any information collection
Display a currently valid OMB control number (0560-0289) on all OCCSP information collection materials and forms
Inform potential respondents that they are not required to respond to the OCCSP information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number
Collect information from organic producers and handlers on a semi-annual or annual basis to verify eligibility and compliance with program regulations
Ensure organic producers or handlers obtaining or renewing National Organic Program certification comply with applicable program regulations as a condition of receiving cost-share assistance