[Federal Register: September 5, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 173)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
September 2, 2008.
The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments
regarding (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 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 should be addressed to: Desk
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO,
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Importation of Restricted and Controlled Animal and Poultry
Products and Byproducts,Organisms, and Vectors into the U.S.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0015.
Summary of Collection: Disease prevention is the most effective
method for maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing the
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ability to compete
in the world market of animals and animal products trade. The
Veterinary Service, a program in APHIS, enforces regulations that
pertain to the importation of restricted animal byproducts and
controlled materials into the United States and the prevention of
foreign animal disease incursions into the United States. The
regulations under which APHIS conducts these disease prevention
activities are contained in Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Parts 94,
95, and 122 of the Code of Federal Regulations. APHIS collects
information using several forms.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to
ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the
livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information
collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the
origin and history of the items destined for importation into the
United States. Without the information, the United States would be at
risk of an exotic disease incursion.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit;
Individuals or households; Not for-profit institutions; Foreign
Government.
Number of Respondents: 10,386.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting; On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 22,986.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Endangered Species Regulations and Forfeiture Procedures.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0076.
Summary of Collection: The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
U.S.C. 1513 et seq.) directs Federal departments to utilize their
authorities
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under the Act to conserve endangered and threatened species. Section 3
of the Act specifies that the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to
promulgate such regulations as may be appropriate to enforce the Act.
The regulations contained in 7 CFR 355 are intended to carry out the
provisions of the Act. The Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ)
division of USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is
responsible for implementing these regulations. Specifically, Section
9(d) of the Act authorizes 7 CFR 355.11, which requires a general
permit to engage in the business of importing or exporting terrestrial
plants listed in 50 CFR Parts 17 and 23. APHIS will collect information
using several PPQ forms.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information on
the applicant's name and address, whether the applicant is affiliated
with a business, and the address of all the applicant's business
locations in order for the applicant to obtain a general permit. Upon
approval of the permit, any endangered species shipped via mail must be
sent to an authorized port of entry and must be accompanied by
appropriate supporting documentation.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit,
individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 16,584.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 8,533.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Hawaiian and Territorial Quarantine Notices.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0198.
Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C.
7701-7772), the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to prohibit or
restrict the importation, entry, or movement of plants and plant
products to prevent the introduction of plant pest into the United
States or their dissemination within the United States. The Plant
Protection and Quarantine, a program within the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS), is responsible for implementing the Act and
does so through the enforcement of its Hawaiian and territorial
quarantine regulations, contained in Part 318 of Title 7, Code of
Federal Regulations. Hawaiian and territorial quarantines are necessary
to prevent the spread of dangerous plant diseases and pests. APHIS will
collect information using several forms.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information
from a variety of individuals who are involved in growing, packing,
handling, and transporting plants and plant products. The information
collected will be used to determine compliance with regulations and for
issuance of forms, permits, certificates, and other required documents.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit, and
farms.
Number of Respondents: 1,129.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 986.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
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