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Download as PDF 75665 Notices Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 240 Friday, December 12, 2008 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES December 9, 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:56 Dec 11, 2008 Jkt 217001 the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Title: Health Certificate for the Export of Live Crustaceans, Finfish, Mollusks, and Related Products. OMB Control Number: 0579–0278. Summary of Collection: 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. The 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 governing the export of animals and products from the United States are contained in 9 CFR parts 91, subchapter D. ‘‘Exportation and Importation of Animals (including Poultry) and Animal Products,’’ and apply to farm-raised aquatic animals and products, as well as other livestock and products. These regulations are authorized by the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301–8317). The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S. Department of Interior, as well as APHIS, have legal authorities and responsibilities related to aquatic animal health in the United States. All three agencies have therefore entered into a Memorandum of Understanding delineating their respective responsibilities in the issuance of the health certificate for the export of live aquatic animals and animal products. Need and Use of the Information: The health certificate will require the names of the species being exported from the U.S., their age and weights, and whether they are cultured stock or wild stock; their place of origin, their country of destination and the date and method of transport. The certificate will be completed by an accredited inspector with assistance from the producer and must be signed by both the accredited inspector as well as the appropriate Federal official from APHIS, NOAA, or FWS who certifies the health status of the shipment being exported. The use of the certificate will lend consistency to a PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 public service delivered by three separate agencies, and should make the aquatic export certification process less confusing for those who require this important service. Failing to use this form could result in less efficient service to the exporting public. Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 40. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 100. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 9, 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: Health Certificate for the Export of Live Crustaceans, 
Finfish, Mollusks, and Related Products.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0278.
    Summary of Collection: 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. The 
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 governing the export of animals and products from the 
United States are contained in 9 CFR parts 91, subchapter D. 
``Exportation and Importation of Animals (including Poultry) and Animal 
Products,'' and apply to farm-raised aquatic animals and products, as 
well as other livestock and products. These regulations are authorized 
by the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301-8317). The National 
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Fish and 
Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S. Department of Interior, as well as APHIS, 
have legal authorities and responsibilities related to aquatic animal 
health in the United States. All three agencies have therefore entered 
into a Memorandum of Understanding delineating their respective 
responsibilities in the issuance of the health certificate for the 
export of live aquatic animals and animal products.
    Need and Use of the Information: The health certificate will 
require the names of the species being exported from the U.S., their 
age and weights, and whether they are cultured stock or wild stock; 
their place of origin, their country of destination and the date and 
method of transport. The certificate will be completed by an accredited 
inspector with assistance from the producer and must be signed by both 
the accredited inspector as well as the appropriate Federal official 
from APHIS, NOAA, or FWS who certifies the health status of the 
shipment being exported. The use of the certificate will lend 
consistency to a public service delivered by three separate agencies, 
and should make the aquatic export certification process less confusing 
for those who require this important service. Failing to use this form 
could result in less efficient service to the exporting public.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 40.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 100.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-29457 Filed 12-11-08; 8:45 am]
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