SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: Market Development Division—Domestic Hemp Production Program.

OMB Number: 0581-0341.

Expiration Date of Approval: November 30, 2026.

Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved information collection.

Abstract: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) amended the Agricultural Marketing of 1946 and was signed into law December 20, 2018, as Public Law 115-334. Section 10113 of the 2018 Farm Bill amended the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.) by adding Subtitle G—Hemp Production. The law requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promulgate regulations and guidelines to develop and oversee a program for the production of hemp in the United States. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334 (2018 Farm Bill) directs that this will include State and Tribal plans, and a USDA plan for those States, including territories of Indian Tribes, that choose not to submit their own plan. The 2018 Farm Bill amended the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (AMA) by adding Subtitle G (sections 297A through 297D of the AMA). Section 297D of the AMA requires the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) to promulgate regulations and guidelines relating to the production of hemp, including sections 297B and 297C, in consultation with the U.S. Attorney General. Additionally, section 297D of the AMA requires the Secretary to annually submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report containing updates on the implementation of this subtitle.

This is a request for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review the revisions and extend the expiration date of the HEMP PRODUCTION PRACTICES AND COSTS STUDY. This survey is necessary for the Secretary of Agriculture to meet authorities granted by, and meet reporting requirements under, section 297D of the 2018 Farm Bill. A description of the survey is below.

Hemp Production Practices and Costs Study

In brief, this survey—prepared by the University of Kentucky (UKY) under a cooperative agreement with the USDA Specialty Crops Program (SCP)—is a national, census-style effort designed to collect hemp production-practice and cost-of-production information from producers across all segments of the industry (fiber, grain, and floral). The survey supports rulemaking needs, Congressional reporting requirements, and analysis of production practices across the U.S. hemp sector. It also fulfills key data-collection objectives of the 2018 Farm Bill (Pub. L. 115-334) by closing longstanding information gaps and strengthening the quality of data available for federal decision-making.

Burden for Domestic Hemp Production Program

Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.5 hours per response.

Respondents: Individuals that represent a household, business, farm/ranch, or organization that is registered to grow hemp with a state, tribal, or USDA hemp program.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,010 (Total number of S/T/T and USDA licensees as of 09/2026).

Estimated Number of Responses: 4,019.

Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.

Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,010 hours.

Comments are invited on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record.

AMS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act of 2002 to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies, to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. ( printed page 72848)

A 60-day comment period is provided to allow interested people to respond to the notice.

91 FR 72847