Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection for Export/Health Certificate Forms, 13070 [2012-5194]

Agencies

• Agricultural Marketing Service
• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 43 (Monday, March 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 13070]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-5194]


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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 43 / Monday, March 5, 2012 / 
Notices

[[Page 13070]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Doc. Nos. AMS-DA-11-0061; DA-11-06]


Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection 
for Export/Health Certificate Forms

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing 
Service's (AMS) intention to request approval, from the Office of 
Management and Budget, for export certificate request forms for dairy 
products. There are currently 17 different export certificate request 
forms for dairy products with more expected as negotiations continue 
with more countries.

DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 4, 2012 to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to Office of the Deputy Administrator, 
USDA/AMS/Dairy Programs, Room 2968-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20090-6465 or may be submitted at the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal: http//www.regulations.gov. Comments should 
reference the docket number and the date and page of issue in the 
Federal Register. All comments received will be available for public 
inspection during regular business hours at the above address or at 
www.regulations.gov. The identity of the individuals or entities 
submitting comments will be made public.
    Additional Information: Contact Kenneth Vorgert, USDA/AMS/Dairy 
Programs, Dairy Grading Branch, 2150 Western Court, Suite 100, Lisle, 
IL 60532-1973; Tel: 630-437-5037, Fax: 630-437-5037 or via email at: 
ken.vorgert@ams.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Export Health Certificate Request Forms.
    OMB Numbers: 0581-NEW.
    Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from approval date.
    Type of Request: New information collection.
    Abstract: The dairy grading program is a voluntary user fee program 
authorized under the Agricultural Marketing Act (AMA) of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 
1621-1627). The regulations governing inspection and grading services 
of manufactured or processed dairy products are contained in 7 CFR part 
58. International markets are increasing for United States dairy 
products. Importing countries are requiring certification as to 
production methods and sources of raw ingredients for dairy products. 
USDA, AMS, Dairy Grading Branch is the designated agency for issuing 
sanitary certificates for dairy products in the United States. 
Exporters must request export certificates from USDA, AMS, Dairy 
Grading Branch if the importing country requires them.
    Need and Use of the Information: In order for AMS to provide the 
required information on the export sanitary certificates it must 
collect the information from the exporter. The information required on 
the sanitary certificates varies from country to country requiring 
specific forms for each country to collect the information. Such 
information includes: identity of the importer and exporter; 
consignment specifics and border entry point at the country of 
destination. There are currently 16 different export certificate 
request forms with ongoing negotiations with at least 5 more countries 
on possible new sanitary certificates. The information gathered using 
these forms is only used to create the export sanitary certificate.
    Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this information 
collection is estimated to average 0.16 hour per request.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of respondents: 250.
    Estimated Total Annual Responses: 15,000.
    Estimated Average number of responses per respondent: 60.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,400 hours.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate on the burden of the 
proposed collection of information including the validity of the 
methodology and the assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who 
are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record.

    Dated: February 28, 2012.
Robert C. Keeney,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012-5194 Filed 3-2-12; 8:45 am]
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