Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health, 34422-34423 [2010-14659]

Download as PDF 34422 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 116 / Thursday, June 17, 2010 / Notices Compliance, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734-0627. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS-2010-0065] Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Fresh Mango Fruit From Pakistan Into the Continental United States AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the importation of fresh mango fruit from Pakistan into the continental United States. Based on that analysis, we have concluded that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the pest risk. We are making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before August 16, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: ∑ Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to (https://www.regulations.gov/ fdmspublic/component/ main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS2010-0065) to submit or view comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically. ∑ Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send one copy of your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2010-0065, 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. APHIS2010-0065. 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: Ms. Donna L. West, Senior Import Specialist, Regulatory Coordination and VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:13 Jun 16, 2010 Jkt 220001 Background Under the regulations in ‘‘Subpart— Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56-1 through 319.56-50, referred to below as the regulations), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits or restricts the importation of fruits and vegetables into the United States from certain parts of the world to prevent plant pests from being introduced into and spread within the United States. Section 319.56-4 contains a performance-based process for approving the importation of commodities that, based on the findings of a pest risk analysis, can be safely imported subject to one or more of the designated phytosanitary measures listed in paragraph (b) of that section. These measures are: ∑ The fruits or vegetables are subject to inspection upon arrival in the United States and comply with all applicable provisions of § 319.56-3; ∑ The fruits or vegetables are imported from a pest-free area in the country of origin that meets the requirements of § 319.56-5 for freedom from that pest and are accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate stating that the fruits or vegetables originated in a pest-free area in the country of origin; ∑ The fruits or vegetables are treated in accordance with 7 CFR part 305; ∑ The fruits or vegetables are inspected in the country of origin by an inspector or an official of the national plant protection organization of the exporting country, and have been found free of one or more specific quarantine pests identified by the risk analysis as likely to follow the import pathway; and/or ∑ The fruits or vegetables are imported as a commercial consignment. APHIS received a request from the Government of Pakistan to allow the importation of fresh mango fruits, Mangifera indica L., into the continental United States. Currently, fresh mango fruit is not authorized for entry from Pakistan. We completed a pest risk assessment to identify pests of quarantine significance that could follow the pathway of importation if such imports were to be allowed. Based on the pest risk assessment, we then completed a risk management document to identify phytosanitary measures that could be applied to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating the identified pests via the importation of PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 fresh mango fruit from Pakistan. We have concluded that fresh mango fruit can safely be imported into the continental United States from Pakistan using one or more of the five designated phytosanitary measures listed in § 319.56-4(b). Therefore, in accordance with § 319.56-4(c), we are announcing the availability of our pest risk analysis for public review and comment. The analysis may be viewed on the Regulations.gov Web site or in our reading room (see ADDRESSES above for instructions for accessing Regulations.gov and information on the location and hours of the reading room). You may request paper copies of the analysis by calling or writing to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Please refer to the subject of the analysis that you wish to review when requesting copies. After reviewing any comments we receive, we will announce our decision regarding the import status of fresh mango fruit from Pakistan in a subsequent notice. If the overall conclusions of the analysis and the Administrator’s determination of risk remain unchanged following our consideration of the comments, then we will begin issuing permits for the importation of fresh mango fruit from Pakistan into the continental United States subject to the requirements specified in the risk management document. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450, 7701-7772, and 7781-7786; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3. Done in Washington, DC, this 14th day of June 2010. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2010–14650 Filed 6–14–10: 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3410–34–S DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS-2009-0024] Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of intent. SUMMARY: We are giving notice that the Secretary of Agriculture intends to establish the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health for a 2year period. The Secretary of Agriculture has determined that the E:\FR\FM\17JNN1.SGM 17JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 116 / Thursday, June 17, 2010 / Notices Committee is necessary and in the public interest. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael R. Doerrer, Chief Operating Officer, Veterinary Services, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 58, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734-5034; (Michael.R.Doerrer@aphis.usda.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health (the Committee) is to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on means to prevent, conduct surveillance, monitor, control, or eradicate animal diseases of national importance. In doing so, the committee will consider public health, conservation of natural resources, and the stability of livestock economies. Done in Washington, DC, this 11th day of June 2010. Pearlie S. Reed, Assistant Secretary for Administration. [FR Doc. 2010–14659 Filed 6–16–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–S DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [FR Doc. 2010–14660 Filed 6–16–10; 8:45 am] [Docket No. APHIS-2009-0025] BILLING CODE 3410–34–S Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health; Notice of Solicitation for Membership COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of solicitation for membership. Sunshine Act Notice SUMMARY: We are giving notice that the Secretary has established the Advisory Committee on Animal Health for a 2year period. The Secretary is soliciting nominations for membership for this Committee. DATES: Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before August 2, 2010. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be addressed to the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael R. Doerrer, Chief Operating Officer, Veterinary Services, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 58, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734-5034; (Michael.R.Doerrer@aphis.usda.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health (the Committee) is to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on means to prevent, conduct surveillance, monitor, control, or eradicate animal diseases of national VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:13 Jun 16, 2010 importance. In doing so, the committee will consider public health, conservation of natural resources, and the stability of livestock economies. The Designated Federal Official shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chair upon consultation with the members of the committee. We are soliciting nominations from interested organizations and individuals. An organization may nominate individuals from within or outside its membership. Appointments to the Committee will be made by the Secretary of Agriculture. Equal opportunity practices, consistent with USDA policies, will be followed in making all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Done in Washington, DC, this 11th day of June 2010. Jkt 220001 AGENCY: United States Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of meeting. DATE AND TIME: Friday, June 25, 2010; 11:30 a.m. EDT. PLACE: Via Teleconference. Public Dial In: 1–800–597–7623, Conference ID # 82122192. Meeting Agenda This meeting is open to the public, except where noted otherwise. I. Approval of Agenda II. State Advisory Committee Issues • Florida SAC III. Program Planning • Consideration of Discovery Plan and Project Outline for Report on Sex Discrimination in Liberal Arts College Admissions IV. Adjourn CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Lenore Ostrowsky, Acting Chief, Public Affairs Unit (202) 376– 8591. TDD: (202) 376–8116. Persons with a disability requiring special services, such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired, should contact PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34423 Pamela Dunston at least seven days prior to the meeting at 202–376–8105. TDD: (202) 376–8116. Dated: June 15, 2010. David Blackwood, General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2010–14825 Filed 6–15–10; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Agency: U.S. Census Bureau. Title: Quarterly Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenue. OMB Control Number: 0607–0112. Form Number(s): F–71, F–72, F–73. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Burden Hours: 18,401. Number of Respondents: 10,752. Average Hours per Response: 26 minutes. Needs and Uses: The U.S. Census Bureau requests a revision to the Quarterly Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenues to ensure accurate collection of information about state and local government tax collections. The revision consists of a new survey universe, to a probability sample from a panel study, and modifications to the collection instrument for the F–73 portion of the program. With the change in the survey universe, the F–73 component is being renamed to the Quarterly Survey of Non-Property Taxes from the Quarterly Survey of Selected Local Taxes. These tax collections, amounting to nearly $1.3 trillion annually, constitute approximately 43 percent of all governmental revenues. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 116 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34422-34423]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-14659]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2009-0024]


Secretary's Advisory Committee on Animal Health

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: We are giving notice that the Secretary of Agriculture intends 
to establish the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Animal Health for a 
2-year period. The Secretary of Agriculture has determined that the

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Committee is necessary and in the public interest.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael R. Doerrer, Chief 
Operating Officer, Veterinary Services, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 58, 
Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734-5034; 
(Michael.R.Doerrer@aphis.usda.gov).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Secretary's Advisory 
Committee on Animal Health (the Committee) is to advise the Secretary 
of Agriculture on means to prevent, conduct surveillance, monitor, 
control, or eradicate animal diseases of national importance. In doing 
so, the committee will consider public health, conservation of natural 
resources, and the stability of livestock economies.
    Done in Washington, DC, this 11\th\ day of June 2010.

Pearlie S. Reed,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 2010-14659 Filed 6-16-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-S

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