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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2011–0034]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Importation of Gypsy Moth Host
Material From Canada
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an
information collection; comment
request.
AGENCY:
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
regulations to prevent the introduction
of gypsy moth from Canada into
noninfested areas of the United States.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before July 18,
2011.
SUMMARY:
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=APHIS2011-0034 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–2011–0034,
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–
2011–0034.
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
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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 on regulations for the
importation of gypsy moth host material
from Canada, contact Mr. David Lamb,
Import Specialist, Regulatory
Coordination and Compliance, PPQ,
APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 133,
Riverdale, MD 20737–1236; (301) 734–
4312. For copies of more detailed
information on the information
collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles,
APHIS’ Information Collection
Coordinator, at (301) 851–2908.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Importation of Gypsy Moth Host
Material from Canada.
OMB Number: 0579–0142.
Type of Request: Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection.
Abstract: As authorized by the Plant
Protection Act (PPA, 7 U.S.C. 7701 et
seq.), the Secretary of Agriculture may
prohibit or restrict the importation,
entry, exportation, or movement in
interstate commerce of any plant, plant
product, biological control organism,
noxious weed, means of conveyance, or
other article if the Secretary determines
that the prohibition or restriction is
necessary to prevent a plant pest or
noxious weed from being introduced
into or disseminated within the United
States. This authority has been
delegated to the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS),
which administers regulations to
implement the PPA. Regulations
governing the importation of gypsy
moth host material into the United
States from Canada are contained in 7
CFR 319.77 through 319.77–5.
These regulations are intended to
prevent the introduction of gypsy moth
into noninfested areas of the United
States by placing certain inspection and
documentation requirements on gypsy
moth host material (i.e., regulated
articles) imported from Canada. These
regulated articles are: Trees without
roots (e.g., Christmas trees), trees with
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roots, shrubs with roots and persistent
woody stems, logs and pulpwood with
back attached, outdoor household
articles, and mobile homes and their
associated equipment. Under the
regulations, phytosanitary certificates,
certificates of origin, or signed
homeowner statements will be required
for some of these regulated articles,
depending on their place of origin in
Canada and their destination in the
United States. These requirements
necessitate the use of information
collection activities.
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 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
0.0363228 hours per response.
Respondents: Canadian plant health
authorities; growers, exporters, or
shippers of Christmas trees, shrubs,
logs, pulpwood, and other articles from
gypsy moth-infested provinces in
Canada; and private individuals
entering the United States with mobile
home or outdoor household articles.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 147.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 15.170068.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 2,230.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 81 hours. (Due to
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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 13th day of
May 2011.
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–2011–0027]
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:
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
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 July 18,
2011.
SUMMARY:
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=APHIS2011-0027 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–2011–0027,
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–
2011–0027.
Reading Room: You may read any
comments that we receive on this
docket in our reading room. The reading
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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.
Donna West, Senior Import Specialist,
RPM, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road,
Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301)
734–5298. For copies of more detailed
information on the information
collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles,
APHIS’ Information Collection
Coordinator, at (301) 851–2908.
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 319.56–1 through 319.56–50).
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 these information
collection activities for an additional 3
years.
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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
0.6876513 hours per response.
Respondents: Importers, foreign
officials, shippers.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 34.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 72.882352.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 2,478.
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 13th day of
May 2011.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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statements of organization and functions are examples of documents
appearing in this section.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2011-0034]
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection; Importation of Gypsy Moth Host Material From Canada
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 regulations to prevent the introduction of
gypsy moth from Canada into noninfested areas of the United States.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before July
18, 2011.
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=APHIS-2011-0034 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-2011-0034, 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-2011-0034.
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 on regulations for the
importation of gypsy moth host material from Canada, contact Mr. David
Lamb, Import Specialist, Regulatory Coordination and Compliance, PPQ,
APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236; (301) 734-
4312. For copies of more detailed information on the information
collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS' Information Collection
Coordinator, at (301) 851-2908.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Importation of Gypsy Moth Host Material from Canada.
OMB Number: 0579-0142.
Type of Request: Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection.
Abstract: As authorized by the Plant Protection Act (PPA, 7 U.S.C.
7701 et seq.), the Secretary of Agriculture may prohibit or restrict
the importation, entry, exportation, or movement in interstate commerce
of any plant, plant product, biological control organism, noxious weed,
means of conveyance, or other article if the Secretary determines that
the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent a plant pest or
noxious weed from being introduced into or disseminated within the
United States. This authority has been delegated to the Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which administers regulations
to implement the PPA. Regulations governing the importation of gypsy
moth host material into the United States from Canada are contained in
7 CFR 319.77 through 319.77-5.
These regulations are intended to prevent the introduction of gypsy
moth into noninfested areas of the United States by placing certain
inspection and documentation requirements on gypsy moth host material
(i.e., regulated articles) imported from Canada. These regulated
articles are: Trees without roots (e.g., Christmas trees), trees with
roots, shrubs with roots and persistent woody stems, logs and pulpwood
with back attached, outdoor household articles, and mobile homes and
their associated equipment. Under the regulations, phytosanitary
certificates, certificates of origin, or signed homeowner statements
will be required for some of these regulated articles, depending on
their place of origin in Canada and their destination in the United
States. These requirements necessitate the use of information
collection activities.
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 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 0.0363228 hours per response.
Respondents: Canadian plant health authorities; growers, exporters,
or shippers of Christmas trees, shrubs, logs, pulpwood, and other
articles from gypsy moth-infested provinces in Canada; and private
individuals entering the United States with mobile home or outdoor
household articles.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 147.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 15.170068.
Estimated annual number of responses: 2,230.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 81 hours. (Due to
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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 13th day of May 2011.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-12325 Filed 5-18-11; 8:45 am]
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