FSAFinal Rule

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Stage 1; Approval of Information Collection Request

AgricultureFinance & Banking

Summary

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is setting up an information collection system for a new disaster relief program to help farmers and ranchers recover from disasters. The agency needs to collect information from applicants to determine who qualifies for financial assistance and other aid after natural disasters.

Key Points

  • 1This is Stage 1 of a new disaster relief program, which means the FSA is preparing the paperwork and questions needed to collect information from people applying for help
  • 2Farmers and ranchers affected by disasters like floods, droughts, or storms will need to fill out forms and provide information about their losses to apply for assistance
  • 3The FSA is asking for official permission to collect this information from applicants, which is a required step before the program can fully launch
  • 4This regulation affects agricultural producers who experience disaster-related losses and need federal financial support to recover
  • 5The approval allows the FSA to move forward with creating the actual application process and getting ready to distribute disaster relief funds

Key Dates

Published

July 25, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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