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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
October 13, 2005.
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
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the collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. FV05–944–1 NC]
Title: User Fee Regulation, 7 CFR 354
and 9 CFR 130.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0094.
Summary of Collection: The Food,
Agriculture, Conservation and Trade
Act of 1990, authorizes the Secretary of
Agriculture and the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to
prescribe and collect fees to cover the
cost of providing certain Agricultural
Quarantine and Inspection (AQI)
services. The Act gives the Secretary the
authority to charge for the inspection of
international passengers, commercial
vessels, trucks, aircraft, and railroad
cars, and to recover the costs of
providing the inspection of plants and
plant products offered for export. The
Secretary is authorized to use the
revenue to provide reimbursements to
any appropriation accounts that incur
costs associated with the AQI services
provided. APHIS will collect
information using several APHIS forms.
Need and Use of the Information:
APHIS collects information, which
includes the taxpayer identification
number, name, and address and
telephone number to collect fees. The
procedures and the information
requested for the passengers and
aircrafts are used to ensure that the
correct users fees are collected and
remitted in full in a timely manner.
Without the information, APHIS would
not be able to ensure substantial
compliance with the statute.
Noncompliance with the statute could
result in misappropriation of public
funds and lost revenue to the Federal
Government.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit; Not-for-profit
institutions; Individuals or households;
Federal Government; State, local or
tribal government.
Number of Respondents: 184,277.
Frequency of Responses:
Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 9,873.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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Agricultural Marketing Service
Notice of Request for Extension and
Revision of a Currently Approved
Information Collection
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice
announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service’s (AMS) intention to request an
extension for and revision to a currently
approved information collection for
specified exempt import commodities.
DATES: Comments must be received by
December 19, 2005.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS:
Contact Valerie L. Emmer-Scott,
Marketing Specialist, Marketing Order
Administration Branch, Fruit and
Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., room
2525–S, STOP 0237, Washington, DC
20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720–
2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or e-mail:
moab.docketclerk@usda.gov.
Small businesses may request
information on complying with this
regulation by contacting: Jay Guerber,
Marketing Order Administration
Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs,
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., STOP 0237, Washington,
DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720–
2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or e-mail:
Jay.Guerber@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Specified Commodities
Imported into the United States Exempt
from Import Requirements.
OMB Number: 0581–0167.
Expiration Date of Approval: June 30,
2006.
Type of Request: Extension and
revision of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: Section 8e of the
Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act
of 1937 (Act), as amended (7 U.S.C. of
601–674) requires that whenever the
Secretary of Agriculture issues grade,
size, quality, or maturity regulations
under domestic marketing orders for
certain commodities, the same or
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comparable regulations on imports of
those commodities must be issued.
Import regulations apply only during
those periods when domestic marketing
order regulations are in effect.
Currently, the following commodities
are subject to Section 8e import
regulations: Avocados, dates (other than
dates for processing), hazelnuts,
grapefruit, table grapes, kiwifruit, olives
(other than Spanish-style olives),
onions, oranges, Irish potatoes, dried
prunes (suspended), fresh prunes,
raisins, tomatoes, and walnuts.
However, imports of these commodities
are exempt from such requirements if
they are imported for such outlets as
processing, charity, animal feed, seed,
and distribution to relief agencies, when
those outlets are exempt under the
applicable marketing order.
Safeguard procedures in the form of
importer and receiver importer
requirements are used to ensure that the
imported commodity is provided to
authorized exempt outlets. The
safeguard procedures are similar to the
reports currently required by most
domestic marketing orders. The import
regulations require importers and
receivers of imported fruit, vegetable
and specialty crops to submit a form as
provided in the following regulations:
(1) Fruits; import regulations (7 CFR
part 944.350); (2) Vegetables; import
regulations (7 CFR part 980.501); and (3)
Specialty crops; import regulations (7
CFR part 999.500).
An importer wishing to import
commodities for exempt purposes must
complete, prior to importation, an
‘‘Importer’s Exempt Commodity Form’’,
FV–6, which is a four-part form. The
first copy is presented to U.S. Customs
and Border Protection, Department of
Homeland Security. The importer files
the second copy is filed with the
Marketing Order Administration Branch
(MOAB) of the Fruit and Vegetable
Programs, AMS, within two days after
the commodity enters the United States.
The third copy of the form accompanies
the exempt shipment to its intended
destination. The receiver certifies that
the commodity has been received and
that it will be utilized for authorized
exempt purposes. The receiver then files
the third copy with MOAB, within two
days after receiving the commodity. The
fourth copy is retained by the importer.
The Department of Agriculture
(Department) utilizes this information to
ensure that imported goods destined for
exempt outlets are given no less
favorable treatment than that afforded to
domestic goods destined for such
exempt outlets. These exemptions are
consistent with Section 8e import
regulations under the Act.
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The form requires the minimum
amount of information necessary to
effectively carry out the requirements of
the Act, and its use is necessary to fulfill
the intent of the Act, and to administer
Section 8e, compliance activities.
In addition, included in this
extension and revision of a currently
approved information collection is
another form titled, ‘‘Civil Penalty
Stipulation Agreement’’, (FV–7)
(Agreement). The requirement for this
form is a signature and, therefore, there
is no burden on the respondent.
The information collected is used
primarily by authorized representatives
of the Department, including AMS,
Fruit and Vegetable Programs’ regional
and headquarters staff. AMS is the
primary user of the information.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average .17 hours per
response.
Respondents: Importers and receivers
of exempt commodities.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
491.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 10.91.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 907.42 hours.
AMS is committed to compliance
with the Government Paperwork
Elimination Act (GPEA), which requires
Government agencies in general to
provide the public the option of
submitting information or transacting
business electronically to the maximum
extent possible.
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.
Comments should reference OMB No.
0581–0167 and be mailed to Docket
Clerk, Fruit and Vegetable Programs,
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., room 2525–S., Stop 0237,
Washington, DC 20250–0237; Fax: (202)
720–2829, or e-mail:
moab.docketclerk@usda.gov. Comments
should reference the docket number and
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the date and page of this issue of the
Federal Register. All comments
received will be available for public
inspection in the Office of the Docket
Clerk during regular Department
business hours at 1400 Independence
Ave., SW., Washington, DC, room 2525–
S.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
also become a mater of public record.
Dated: October 13, 2005.
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket Number FV–04–308]
United States Standards for Grades of
Sweet Peppers
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing
Service (AMS) of the Department of
Agriculture (USDA) is revising the
United States Standards for Grades of
Sweet Peppers. The revision will allow
sweet peppers to be marketed as mixed
varieties and/or colors when marked
with more than one variety or color on
the container. The decay tolerance will
be revised to include only those sweet
peppers which are affected by decay on
the wall and/or calyx. Decay affecting
only stems will no longer fall under the
restricted decay tolerance. It will be
scored against the five percent serious
damage tolerance for U.S. Fancy and
U.S. No 1 grades and against the five
percent restrictive tolerance for the U.S.
No. 2 grade. The requirement to
designate peppers which fail to meet the
color requirements of their respective
grades or respective (color specified)
grade will be made optional. The
‘‘Unclassified’’ section will be deleted.
The purpose for this revision is to
update and revise the standards to
accurately represent today’s marketing
practices.
DATES: Effective Date: November 17,
2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cheri Emery, Standardization Section,
Fresh Products Branch, Fruit and
Vegetable Programs, Agricultural
Marketing Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1400 Independence
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket No. FV05-944-1 NC]
Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently
Approved Information Collection
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service's (AMS) intention to request an extension for and revision to a
currently approved information collection for specified exempt import
commodities.
DATES: Comments must be received by December 19, 2005.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Contact Valerie L. Emmer-Scott,
Marketing Specialist, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and
Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., room
2525-S, STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone: (202) 720-
2491, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or e-mail: moab.docketclerk@usda.gov.
Small businesses may request information on complying with this
regulation by contacting: Jay Guerber, Marketing Order Administration
Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Telephone: (202)
720-2491, Fax: (202) 720-8938, or e-mail: Jay.Guerber@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Specified Commodities Imported into the United States Exempt
from Import Requirements.
OMB Number: 0581-0167.
Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2006.
Type of Request: Extension and revision of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: Section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of
1937 (Act), as amended (7 U.S.C. of 601-674) requires that whenever the
Secretary of Agriculture issues grade, size, quality, or maturity
regulations under domestic marketing orders for certain commodities,
the same or
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comparable regulations on imports of those commodities must be issued.
Import regulations apply only during those periods when domestic
marketing order regulations are in effect.
Currently, the following commodities are subject to Section 8e
import regulations: Avocados, dates (other than dates for processing),
hazelnuts, grapefruit, table grapes, kiwifruit, olives (other than
Spanish-style olives), onions, oranges, Irish potatoes, dried prunes
(suspended), fresh prunes, raisins, tomatoes, and walnuts. However,
imports of these commodities are exempt from such requirements if they
are imported for such outlets as processing, charity, animal feed,
seed, and distribution to relief agencies, when those outlets are
exempt under the applicable marketing order.
Safeguard procedures in the form of importer and receiver importer
requirements are used to ensure that the imported commodity is provided
to authorized exempt outlets. The safeguard procedures are similar to
the reports currently required by most domestic marketing orders. The
import regulations require importers and receivers of imported fruit,
vegetable and specialty crops to submit a form as provided in the
following regulations: (1) Fruits; import regulations (7 CFR part
944.350); (2) Vegetables; import regulations (7 CFR part 980.501); and
(3) Specialty crops; import regulations (7 CFR part 999.500).
An importer wishing to import commodities for exempt purposes must
complete, prior to importation, an ``Importer's Exempt Commodity
Form'', FV-6, which is a four-part form. The first copy is presented to
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The importer files the second copy is filed with the Marketing Order
Administration Branch (MOAB) of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS,
within two days after the commodity enters the United States. The third
copy of the form accompanies the exempt shipment to its intended
destination. The receiver certifies that the commodity has been
received and that it will be utilized for authorized exempt purposes.
The receiver then files the third copy with MOAB, within two days after
receiving the commodity. The fourth copy is retained by the importer.
The Department of Agriculture (Department) utilizes this
information to ensure that imported goods destined for exempt outlets
are given no less favorable treatment than that afforded to domestic
goods destined for such exempt outlets. These exemptions are consistent
with Section 8e import regulations under the Act.
The form requires the minimum amount of information necessary to
effectively carry out the requirements of the Act, and its use is
necessary to fulfill the intent of the Act, and to administer Section
8e, compliance activities.
In addition, included in this extension and revision of a currently
approved information collection is another form titled, ``Civil Penalty
Stipulation Agreement'', (FV-7) (Agreement). The requirement for this
form is a signature and, therefore, there is no burden on the
respondent.
The information collected is used primarily by authorized
representatives of the Department, including AMS, Fruit and Vegetable
Programs' regional and headquarters staff. AMS is the primary user of
the information.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average .17 hours per response.
Respondents: Importers and receivers of exempt commodities.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 491.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 10.91.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 907.42 hours.
AMS is committed to compliance with the Government Paperwork
Elimination Act (GPEA), which requires Government agencies in general
to provide the public the option of submitting information or
transacting business electronically to the maximum extent possible.
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.
Comments should reference OMB No. 0581-0167 and be mailed to Docket
Clerk, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., room 2525-S., Stop 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237; Fax:
(202) 720-2829, or e-mail: moab.docketclerk@usda.gov. Comments should
reference the docket number and the date and page of this issue of the
Federal Register. All comments received will be available for public
inspection in the Office of the Docket Clerk during regular Department
business hours at 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC, room
2525-S.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a mater of
public record.
Dated: October 13, 2005.
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
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