Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 39653 [2010-16896]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 132 / Monday, July 12, 2010 / Notices Need and Use of the Information: Applicants generally are seed firms who use the seed analysis certificates to represent the quality of seed lots to foreign customers according to the terms specified in contracts of trade. The only information collected is information needed to provide the service requested by the applicant. Applicants must provide information such as the kind and quantity of seed, tests to be performed, and seed treatment, if present, along with a sample of seed in order for AMS to provide the service. Only authorized AMS employees use the information collected to track, test, and report test results to the applicant. If the information were not collected, AMS would not know which test to conduct or would not be able to relate the test results with a specific lot of seed. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 81. Frequency of Responses: Reporting; On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 668. Charlene Parker, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–16893 Filed 7–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES July 7, 2010. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:19 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 220001 (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: Importation of Nursery Stock. OMB Control Number: 0579–0279. Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.), the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to prohibit or restrict the importation, entry, exportation, or movement in interstate commerce of plant pests and other articles to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States or their dissemination within the United States. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulations contained in ‘‘Subpart-Nursery Stock Plants, Roots, Bulbs, Seeds, and Other Plant products (§§ 319.37 through 319.37–14) restricts among other things, the importation of living plants, plant parts, seeds, and plant cuttings for planting or propagation. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS requires that some plants or plant products be accompanied by either a phytosanitary inspection certificate with a declaration, export certificate, or a special certificate that is completed by plant health officials in the originating or transiting country. APHIS uses the information on these certificates to determine the pest condition of the shipment at the time of inspection in the foreign country. This information is used as a guide to the intensity of the inspection that APHIS must conduct when the shipment arrives. Without this information, all shipments would need to be inspected more thoroughly, thereby requiring considerably more time. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government. Number of Respondents: 52. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39653 Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 451. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–16896 Filed 7–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Institute of Food and Agriculture Notice of Intent To Request Approval To Establish a New Information Collection AGENCY: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, that implement the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) intention to request approval to establish a new information collection for the REEport system. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by September 15, 2010, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by 2010–0002 to: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. You may submit written comments concerning this notice and requests for copies of the information collection to: Jason Hitchcock, Director, Information Policy, Planning and Training; Mail: NIFA/USDA, Mail Stop 2216, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–2299; Hand Delivery/Courier: 800 9th Street, SW., Waterfront Centre, Room 4217, Washington, DC 20024; Fax: 202–720– 0857; or E-mail: jhitchcock@nifa.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Hitchcock, Director of Information, Policy, Planning, and Training; Information Systems and Technology Management; NIFA/USDA; E-mail: jhitchcock@nifa.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: REEport System. OMB Number: 0524–New. Type of Request: Intent to request approval to establish a new information collection for three years. E:\FR\FM\12JYN1.SGM 12JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 132 (Monday, July 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 39653]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-16896]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 7, 2010.
    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: Importation of Nursery Stock.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0279.
    Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 
7701 et seq.), the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to prohibit 
or restrict the importation, entry, exportation, or movement in 
interstate commerce of plant pests and other articles to prevent the 
introduction of plant pests into the United States or their 
dissemination within the United States. The Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service (APHIS) regulations contained in ``Subpart-Nursery 
Stock Plants, Roots, Bulbs, Seeds, and Other Plant products (Sec. Sec.  
319.37 through 319.37-14) restricts among other things, the importation 
of living plants, plant parts, seeds, and plant cuttings for planting 
or propagation.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS requires that some plants or 
plant products be accompanied by either a phytosanitary inspection 
certificate with a declaration, export certificate, or a special 
certificate that is completed by plant health officials in the 
originating or transiting country. APHIS uses the information on these 
certificates to determine the pest condition of the shipment at the 
time of inspection in the foreign country. This information is used as 
a guide to the intensity of the inspection that APHIS must conduct when 
the shipment arrives. Without this information, all shipments would 
need to be inspected more thoroughly, thereby requiring considerably 
more time.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Federal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 52.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 451.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-16896 Filed 7-9-10; 8:45 am]
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