Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Export Health Certificate for Animal Products, 87904-87905 [2016-29172]
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for OMB approval. All comments will
become a matter of public record.
Dr. Gregory L. Parham,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2016–29185 Filed 12–5–16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2016–0087]
Notice of Request for Reinstatement of
an Information Collection; Standards
for Privately Owned Quarantine
Facilities for Ruminants
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Reinstatement of an information
collection; comment request.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’s intention to
request a reinstatement of an
information collection associated with
regulations for privately owned
quarantine facilities for ruminants.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before February 6,
2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0087.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2016–0087, Regulatory Analysis
and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station
3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118,
Riverdale, MD 20737–1238.
Supporting documents and any
comments we receive on this docket
may be viewed at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0087 or
in our reading room, which is located in
room 1141 of the USDA South Building,
14th Street and Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading
room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except
holidays. To be sure someone is there to
help you, please call (202) 799–7039
before coming.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information on the regulations for
privately owned quarantine facilities for
ruminants, contact Dr. Oriana Beemer,
Staff Veterinarian, Live Animal Imports,
National Import Export Services, VS,
APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 39,
Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–3300.
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For copies of more detailed information
on the information collection, contact
Ms. Kimberly Hardy, APHIS’
Information Collection Coordinator, at
(301) 851–2483.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Standards for Privately Owned
Quarantine Facilities for Ruminants.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0232.
Type of Request: Reinstatement of an
information collection.
Abstract: The Animal Health
Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.),
authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture
to, among other things, prohibit or
restrict the importation and interstate
movement of animals and animal
products into the United States to
prevent the introduction of animal
diseases and pests.
The regulations in 9 CFR part 93
govern the importation into the United
States of specified animals and animal
products in order to help prevent the
introduction of various animal diseases
into the United States. The regulations
in part 93 require, among other things,
that certain animals, as a condition of
entry, be quarantined upon arrival in
the United States. The Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service operates
animal quarantine facilities and also
authorizes the use of quarantine
facilities that are privately owned and
operated for certain animal
importations.
The regulations in subpart D of part
93 (9 CFR 93.400 through 93.436)
pertain to the importation of ruminants.
Ruminants include all animals that
chew the cud, such as cattle, buffaloes,
sheep, goats, deer, antelopes, camels,
llamas, and giraffes. Ruminants
imported into the United States must be
quarantined upon arrival for at least 30
days, with certain exceptions.
Ruminants from Canada and Mexico are
not subject to this quarantine.
The regulations for privately owned
quarantine facilities for ruminants
require the use of certain information
collection activities, including an
application for facility approval, a
compliance agreement explaining the
conditions under which the facility
must be operated, creation and
maintenance of a daily log of persons
entering and leaving the facility while
quarantine is in process, request for
variance, a manual of standard
operating procedures, and maintenance
of certain records covering quarantine
operations.
We are asking the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
approve our use of these information
collection activities for 3 years.
The purpose of this notice is to solicit
comments from the public (as well as
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affected agencies) concerning our
information collection. These comments
will help us:
(1) Evaluate 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;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the burden of the collection
of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, through use, as
appropriate, of automated, electronic,
mechanical, and other collection
technologies; e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Estimate of burden: The public
reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 1.07
hours per response.
Respondents: Owners/operators of
privately owned quarantine facilities for
ruminants.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 5.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 12.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 60.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 64 hours. (Due to
averaging, the total annual burden hours
may not equal the product of the annual
number of responses multiplied by the
reporting burden per response.)
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.
Done in Washington, DC, this 30th day of
November 2016.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–29168 Filed 12–5–16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2016–0085]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Export Health Certificate for Animal
Products
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
AGENCY:
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Extension of approval of an
information collection; comment
request.
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’s intention to
request an extension of approval of an
information collection associated with
the export of animal products from the
United States.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before February 6,
2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0085.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2016–0085, Regulatory Analysis
and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station
3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118,
Riverdale, MD 20737–1238.
Supporting documents and any
comments we receive on this docket
may be viewed at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0085 or
in our reading room, which is located in
room 1141 of the USDA South Building,
14th Street and Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading
room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except
holidays. To be sure someone is there to
help you, please call (202) 799–7039
before coming.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information on the export of animal
products from the United States, contact
Dr. Dawn Hunter, Director, Export
Products, National Import Export
Services, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road
Unit 40, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301)
851–3333. For copies of more detailed
information on the information
collection, contact Ms. Kimberly Hardy,
APHIS’ Information Collection
Coordinator, at (301) 851–2483.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Export Health Certificate for
Animal Products.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0256.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: The export of agricultural
commodities, including animals and
animal products, is a major business in
the United States and contributes to a
favorable balance of trade. To facilitate
the export of U.S. animals and animal
products, U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
maintains information regarding the
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import health requirements of other
countries for animals and animal
products exported from the United
States. The regulations for export
certification of animals and animal
products are contained in 9 CFR parts
91 and 156.
Many countries that import animal
products from the United States require
a certification from APHIS that the
United States is free of certain diseases.
These countries may also require that
our certification statement contain
additional declarations regarding the
U.S. animal products being exported.
This certification must carry the USDA
seal and be endorsed by an APHIS
representative (e.g., a Veterinary
Medical Officer). The certification
process involves the use of information
collection activities, including an
animal products export certificate and
request for a hearing. An exporter can
request a hearing to appeal a decision if
a request for a certificate is not granted
due to an exporter not meeting certain
requirements in part 156 or if a
certificate is denied or withdrawn by
Veterinary Services if it is determined
that an issued certificate has been
altered or parts imitated.
We are asking the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
approve our use of these information
collection activities for an additional 3
years.
The purpose of this notice is to solicit
comments from the public (as well as
affected agencies) concerning our
information collection. These comments
will help us:
(1) Evaluate 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;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the burden of the collection
of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, through use, as
appropriate, of automated, electronic,
mechanical, and other collection
technologies; e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Estimate of Burden: The public
reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.32
hours per response.
Respondents: Exporters of U.S. animal
products.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 43,467.
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Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: 4.25.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses: 184,737.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 59,117 hours. (Due to
averaging, the total annual burden hours
may not equal the product of the annual
number of responses multiplied by the
reporting burden per response.)
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.
Done in Washington, DC, this 30th day of
November 2016.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–29172 Filed 12–5–16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Grain Inspection, Packers and
Stockyards Administration
Solicitation of Nominations for
Members of the USDA Grain Inspection
Advisory Committee
Grain Inspection, Packers and
Stockyards Administration, USDA.
ACTION: Notice to solicit nominees.
AGENCY:
The Department of
Agriculture’s (USDA) Grain Inspection,
Packers and Stockyards Administration
(GIPSA) is seeking nominations for
individuals to serve on the USDA Grain
Inspection Advisory Committee
(Advisory Committee). The Advisory
Committee meets twice annually to
advise GIPSA on the programs and
services it delivers under the U.S. Grain
Standards Act (USGSA).
Recommendations by the Advisory
Committee help GIPSA better meet the
needs of its customers who operate in a
dynamic and changing marketplace.
DATES: GIPSA will consider
nominations received by January 20,
2017.
ADDRESSES: Submit nominations for the
Advisory Committee by completing
form AD–755 and mail to:
• Terri L. Henry, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave.
SW., Rm. 2542–S, Mail Stop 3611,
Washington, DC 20250–3611, or
• FAX: 202–690–2173.
Form AD–755 may be obtained via
USDA’s Web site: https://
www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/forms-fgis/
ad755.pdf.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Terri L. Henry, telephone (202) 205–
8281 or email Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2016-0085]
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection; Export Health Certificate for Animal Products
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
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ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment
request.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's
intention to request an extension of approval of an information
collection associated with the export of animal products from the
United States.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before
February 6, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0085.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to
Docket No. APHIS-2016-0085, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD,
APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-
1238.
Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may
be viewed at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-
0085 or in our reading room, which is located in room 1141 of the USDA
South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington,
DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you,
please call (202) 799-7039 before coming.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the export of
animal products from the United States, contact Dr. Dawn Hunter,
Director, Export Products, National Import Export Services, VS, APHIS,
4700 River Road Unit 40, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851-3333. For
copies of more detailed information on the information collection,
contact Ms. Kimberly Hardy, APHIS' Information Collection Coordinator,
at (301) 851-2483.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Export Health Certificate for Animal Products.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0256.
Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information
collection.
Abstract: The export of agricultural commodities, including animals
and animal products, is a major business in the United States and
contributes to a favorable balance of trade. To facilitate the export
of U.S. animals and animal products, U.S. Department of Agriculture's
(USDA's) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) maintains
information regarding the import health requirements of other countries
for animals and animal products exported from the United States. The
regulations for export certification of animals and animal products are
contained in 9 CFR parts 91 and 156.
Many countries that import animal products from the United States
require a certification from APHIS that the United States is free of
certain diseases. These countries may also require that our
certification statement contain additional declarations regarding the
U.S. animal products being exported. This certification must carry the
USDA seal and be endorsed by an APHIS representative (e.g., a
Veterinary Medical Officer). The certification process involves the use
of information collection activities, including an animal products
export certificate and request for a hearing. An exporter can request a
hearing to appeal a decision if a request for a certificate is not
granted due to an exporter not meeting certain requirements in part 156
or if a certificate is denied or withdrawn by Veterinary Services if it
is determined that an issued certificate has been altered or parts
imitated.
We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve
our use of these information collection activities for an additional 3
years.
The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public
(as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection.
These comments will help us:
(1) Evaluate 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;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated,
electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Estimate of Burden: The public reporting burden for this collection
of information is estimated to average 0.32 hours per response.
Respondents: Exporters of U.S. animal products.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 43,467.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 4.25.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 184,737.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 59,117 hours. (Due to
averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of
the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per
response.)
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.
Done in Washington, DC, this 30th day of November 2016.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-29172 Filed 12-5-16; 8:45 am]
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