Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Tomatoes From Spain, Chile, France, Morocco, and Western Sahara, 42371-42372 [E7-15008]
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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) 690–2817 before
coming.
Other Information: Additional
information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at
https://www.aphis.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information on the Virus-Serum-Toxin
Act and regulations, contact Dr. Albert
Morgan, Section Leader, Operational
Support Staff, Center for Veterinary
Biologics, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road
Unit 148, Riverdale MD 20737, (301)
734–8245. For copies of more detailed
information on the information
collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles,
APHIS’ Information Collection
Coordinator, at (301) 734–7477.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Virus-Serum-Toxin Act and
Regulations.
OMB Number: 0579–0013.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: The Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of
the U.S. Department of Agriculture is
responsible for ensuring that veterinary
biological products are pure, safe,
potent, and effective. This program is
conducted under the Virus-SerumToxin Act (21 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) and the
regulations in 9 CFR, chapter I,
subchapter E. Veterinary biological
products are defined as all viruses,
serums, toxins (excluding substances
that are selectively toxic to
microorganisms, e.g., antibiotics), or
analogous products at any stage of
production, shipment, distribution, or
sale, which are intended for use in the
treatment of animals and which act
primarily through the direct
stimulation, supplementation,
enhancement, or modulation of the
immune system or immune response.
The term ‘‘biological products’’
includes, but is not limited to, vaccines,
bacterins, allergens, antibodies,
antitoxins, toxoids, immunostimulants,
certain cytokines, antigenic or
immunizing components of live
organisms, and diagnostic components
that are of natural or synthetic origin or
that are derived from synthesizing or
altering various substances or
components of substances, such as
microorganisms, genes or genetic
sequences, carbohydrates, proteins,
antigens, allergens, or antibodies.
To accomplish its mission, APHIS
issues licenses to qualified
establishments that produce biological
products and issues permits to
importers of such products. We also
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enforce requirements concerning
production, packaging, labeling, and
shipping of these products and set
standards for the testing of these
products.
Fulfilling this responsibility requires
us to use certain information collection
activities such as establishment license
applications, product license
applications, product import permit
applications, product and test report
forms, and field study summaries. This
information helps us to ensure that
biological products used in the United
States are pure, safe, potent, and
effective. If we did not collect this
information, we would be unable to
carry out this mission.
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 these
information collection activities. 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
information collection, 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
information collection 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
4.337559606 hours per response.
Respondents: U.S. importers,
exporters, and shippers of veterinary
biological products; State veterinary
authorities; and operators of
establishments that produce or test
veterinary biological products or that
engage in product research and
development.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 500.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses per Respondent: 43.452.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses: 21,726.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 94,237.82 hours. (Due to
averaging, the total annual burden hours
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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 27th day of
August 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2007–0076]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Importation of Tomatoes From Spain,
Chile, France, Morocco, and Western
Sahara
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an
information collection; comment
request.
AGENCY:
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
our regulations governing the
importation of tomatoes from Spain,
Chile, France, Morocco, and Western
Sahara.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before October 1,
2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov, select
‘‘Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service’’ from the agency drop-down
menu, then click ‘‘Submit.’’ In the
Docket ID column, select APHIS–2007–
0076 to submit or view public
comments and to view supporting and
related materials available
electronically. Information on using
https://www.Regulations.gov, including
instructions for accessing documents,
submitting comments, and viewing the
docket after the close of the comment
period, is available through the site’s
‘‘User Tips’’ link.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Please send four copies of your
comment (an original and three copies)
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to Docket No. APHIS–2007–0076,
Regulatory Analysis and Development,
PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700
River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD
20737–1238. Please state that your
comment refers to Docket No. APHIS–
2007–0076.
Reading Room: You may read any
comments that we receive on this
docket in our reading room. The reading
room 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) 690–2817 before
coming.
Other Information: Additional
information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at
https://www.aphis.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information regarding foreign
quarantine regulations, contact Ms.
Sharon Porsche, Import Specialist,
Commodity Import Analysis and
Operations, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River
Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737–
1236; (301) 734–5281. For copies of
more detailed information on the
information collection, contact Mrs.
Celeste Sickles, APHIS* Information
Collection Coordinator, at (301) 734–
7477.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Importation of Tomatoes from
Spain, Chile, France, Morocco, and
Western Sahara.
OMB Number: 0579–0131.
Type of Request: Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection.
Abstract: The Plant Protection Act
(PPA, 7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) authorizes
the Secretary of Agriculture to restrict
the importation, entry, or interstate
movement of plants, plant products, and
other articles to prevent the
introduction of plant pests, including
fruit flies, into the United States or their
dissemination within the United States.
Regulations authorized by the PPA
concerning the importation of fruits and
vegetables into the United States from
certain parts of the world are contained
in ‘‘Subpart—Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7
CFR 319.56 through 319.56–46).
The regulations in 319.56–28 allow
tomatoes from Spain, Chile, France,
Morocco, and Western Sahara to be
imported into the United States subject
to certain conditions designed to protect
the tomatoes from infestation by the
Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly).
Allowing tomatoes to be imported
necessitates the use of certain
information collection activities,
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including completing phytosanitary
inspection certificates and maintaining
records regarding trap placement and
Medfly captures. The information we
collect serves as the supporting
documentation needed to confirm that
the tomatoes meet the conditions set
forth in the regulations.
We are asking the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
approve our use of this information
collection activity 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
0.6960 hour per response.
Respondents: Importers, foreign
officials, shippers.
Estimated Annual Number of
Respondents: 34.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses Per Respondent: 72.
Estimated Annual Number of
Responses: 2,448.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 1,704 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 27th day of
July 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2007–0077]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Black Stem Rust; Identification
Requirements for Addition of RustResistant Varieties
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of Approval of an
Information Collection; Comment
Request.
AGENCY:
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 black stem rust quarantine and
regulations.
We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before October 1,
2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov, select
‘‘Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service’’ from the agency drop-down
menu, then click ‘‘Submit.’’ In the
Docket ID column, select APHIS–2007–
0077 to submit or view public
comments and to view supporting and
related materials available
electronically. Information on using
Regulations.gov, including instructions
for accessing documents, submitting
comments, and viewing the docket after
the close of the comment period, is
available through the site’s ‘‘User Tips’’
link.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Please send four copies of your
comment (an original and three copies)
to Docket No. APHIS–2007–0077,
Regulatory Analysis and Development,
PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700
River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD
20737–1238. Please state that your
comment refers to Docket No. APHIS–
2007–0077.
Reading Room: You may read any
comments that we receive on this
docket in our reading room. The reading
room 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,
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2007-0076]
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection; Importation of Tomatoes From Spain, Chile, France, Morocco,
and Western Sahara
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
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 our regulations governing the importation of
tomatoes from Spain, Chile, France, Morocco, and Western Sahara.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before
October 1, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov,
select ``Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service'' from the agency
drop-down menu, then click ``Submit.'' In the Docket ID column, select
APHIS-2007-0076 to submit or view public comments and to view
supporting and related materials available electronically. Information
on using https://www.Regulations.gov, including instructions for
accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after
the close of the comment period, is available through the site's ``User
Tips'' link.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send four copies of your
comment (an original and three copies)
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to Docket No. APHIS-2007-0076, Regulatory Analysis and Development,
PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD
20737-1238. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS-
2007-0076.
Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this
docket in our reading room. The reading room 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) 690-2817 before coming.
Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding foreign
quarantine regulations, contact Ms. Sharon Porsche, Import Specialist,
Commodity Import Analysis and Operations, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road
Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236; (301) 734-5281. For copies of more
detailed information on the information collection, contact Mrs.
Celeste Sickles, APHIS* Information Collection Coordinator, at (301)
734-7477.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Importation of Tomatoes from Spain, Chile, France, Morocco,
and Western Sahara.
OMB Number: 0579-0131.
Type of Request: Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection.
Abstract: The Plant Protection Act (PPA, 7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.)
authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to restrict the importation,
entry, or interstate movement of plants, plant products, and other
articles to prevent the introduction of plant pests, including fruit
flies, into the United States or their dissemination within the United
States. Regulations authorized by the PPA concerning the importation of
fruits and vegetables into the United States from certain parts of the
world are contained in ``Subpart--Fruits and Vegetables'' (7 CFR 319.56
through 319.56-46).
The regulations in 319.56-28 allow tomatoes from Spain, Chile,
France, Morocco, and Western Sahara to be imported into the United
States subject to certain conditions designed to protect the tomatoes
from infestation by the Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly). Allowing
tomatoes to be imported necessitates the use of certain information
collection activities, including completing phytosanitary inspection
certificates and maintaining records regarding trap placement and
Medfly captures. The information we collect serves as the supporting
documentation needed to confirm that the tomatoes meet the conditions
set forth in the regulations.
We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve
our use of this information collection activity 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 0.6960 hour per response.
Respondents: Importers, foreign officials, shippers.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 34.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses Per Respondent: 72.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 2,448.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,704 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 27th day of July 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E7-15008 Filed 8-1-07; 8:45 am]
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