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(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
0.945142857 hours per response.
Respondents: Applicants from
agricultural companies.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 121.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 29.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 3,500.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 3,308 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 6th day of
December 2012.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2012–29882 Filed 12–10–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2012–0085]
Notice of Request for Revision to and
Extension of Approval of an
Information Collection; APHIS Online
Reporting Form
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Revision to and extension of
approval of an information collection;
comment request.
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AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
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notice announces the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’s intention to
request a revision to and extension of
approval of an information collection
that allows the public to report sightings
of plant pests and diseases.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before February
11, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=APHIS–2012–
0085–0001.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2012–0085, Regulatory Analysis
and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station
3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118,
Riverdale, MD 20737–1238.
Supporting documents and any
comments we receive on this docket
may be viewed at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=APHIS–2012–0085 or
in our reading room, which 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) 799–7039
before coming.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information on the APHIS Online
Reporting Form, contact Ms. Heather
Curlett, Outreach and Risk
Communications Coordinator, PPQ,
APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 130,
Riverdale MD 20737; (301) 851–2294.
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: APHIS Online Reporting Form.
OMB Number: 0579–0311.
Type of Request: Revision to and
extension of approval of an information
collection.
Abstract: As authorized by the Plant
Protection Act (U.S.C. 7701 et seq.)
(PPA), the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS), either
independently or in cooperation with
States, may carry out operations or
measures to detect, eradicate, suppress,
control, prevent, or retard the spread of
plant pests and diseases that are new to
or not widely distributed within the
United States. This authority allows
APHIS to establish control programs for
a number of pests and diseases of
concern, including Asian longhorned
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beetle (ALB), emerald ash borer beetle,
and citrus greening, to name a few.
APHIS relies on the public to report
sightings of pests of concern or
suspicious signs of pest or disease
damage they may see in their local area.
This reporting is currently done through
a simple voluntary online form
currently used to obtain reports from the
public on sightings or signs of ALB.
Reports can come from areas that are
under regulatory oversight and those
areas where no regulatory oversight
currently exists. Surveys performed by
members of the general public, nature
organizations, school groups, garden
clubs, and others help APHIS uncover
unknown infestations. In fact, surveys
conducted by the public supplement the
work done by the Agency’s surveyors.
The current online form is used to
obtain reports from the public on signs
or sightings of ALB. This information
collection activity was approved by the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) under control number 0579–
0311. However, since the form allows
the public to only enter information
concerning ALB, APHIS is expanding
the form to enable the public to submit
reports about a variety of pests and
diseases. This information will be used
to identify new or expanded outbreaks
of pests and diseases of concern. The
reports, as they are collected, will be
transmitted to the appropriate officials
in APHIS’ Plant Protection and
Quarantine program for follow-up,
including onsite inspections by APHIS
officials or State department of
agriculture plant pest experts. Followup questions or details on location will
be obtained by contacting the
respondent for more information and
directions.
We are asking OMB to approve our
use of this information collection
activity 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
information collection on those who are
to respond, through use, as appropriate,
of automated, electronic, mechanical,
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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
0.083 hours per response.
Respondents: General public, nature
organizations, school groups, and
garden clubs.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 5,000.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 1.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 5,000.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 415 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 6th day of
December 2012.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2012–29886 Filed 12–10–12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–34–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2012–0086]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Permanent, Privately Owned Horse
Quarantine Facilities
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 for permanent, privately
owned horse quarantine facilities.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before February
11, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=APHIS–2012–
0086–0001.
tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with
SUMMARY:
VerDate Mar<15>2010
19:01 Dec 10, 2012
Jkt 229001
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2012–0086, Regulatory Analysis
and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station
3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118,
Riverdale, MD 20737–1238.
Supporting documents and any
comments we receive on this docket
may be viewed at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=APHIS–2012–0086 or
in our reading room, which 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) 799–7039
before coming.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information on the regulations for
permanent, privately owned horse
quarantine facilities, contact Dr. Ellen
Buck, Staff Veterinary Medical Officer,
Equine Imports, National Center for
Import and Export, VS, 4700 River Road
Unit 39, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301)
851–3361. 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: Permanent, Privately Owned
Horse Quarantine Facilities.
OMB Number: 0579–0313.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: Under the Animal Health
Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.),
the Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) of the United States
Department of Agriculture is authorized,
among other things, to prohibit or
restrict the importation and interstate
movement of animals and animal
products to prevent the introduction
into and dissemination within the
United States of livestock diseases and
pests. To carry out this mission, APHIS
regulates the importation of animals and
animal products into the United States
based on the regulations in parts 92
through 98 of Title 9, Code of Federal
Regulations (9 CFR).
The regulations in 9 CFR part 93
require, among other things, that certain
animals, as a condition of entry, be
quarantined upon arrival in the United
States. APHIS operates animal
quarantine facilities and also authorizes
the use of quarantine facilities that are
privately owned and operated for
certain animal importations.
The regulations in subpart C of part
93 pertain to the importation of horses
and include requirements for privately
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owned quarantine facilities for horses.
For permanent, privately owned
quarantine facilities, these requirements
entail certain information collection
activities, including environmental
certification, application for facility
approval, service agreements, requests
to APHIS concerning withdrawal of
approval, notification to APHIS of
facility closure, compliance agreements,
security procedures, alarm notification,
lists of personnel, signed statements,
daily logs, and requests for variance.
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
0.80952 hours per response.
Respondents: Applicants who apply
for facility approval; owners and
operators of permanent, privately
owned horse quarantine facilities;
facility employees; authorities who
issue environmental certifications; and
employees of security companies.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 6.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 3.5.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 21.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 17 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2012-0085]
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an
Information Collection; APHIS Online Reporting Form
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Revision to and 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 a revision to and extension of approval of an
information collection that allows the public to report sightings of
plant pests and diseases.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before
February 11, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2012-0085-0001.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to
Docket No. APHIS-2012-0085, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD,
APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-
1238.
Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may
be viewed at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2012-
0085 or in our reading room, which 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) 799-7039 before coming.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the APHIS Online
Reporting Form, contact Ms. Heather Curlett, Outreach and Risk
Communications Coordinator, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 130,
Riverdale MD 20737; (301) 851-2294. 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: APHIS Online Reporting Form.
OMB Number: 0579-0311.
Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an
information collection.
Abstract: As authorized by the Plant Protection Act (U.S.C. 7701 et
seq.) (PPA), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS),
either independently or in cooperation with States, may carry out
operations or measures to detect, eradicate, suppress, control,
prevent, or retard the spread of plant pests and diseases that are new
to or not widely distributed within the United States. This authority
allows APHIS to establish control programs for a number of pests and
diseases of concern, including Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), emerald
ash borer beetle, and citrus greening, to name a few.
APHIS relies on the public to report sightings of pests of concern
or suspicious signs of pest or disease damage they may see in their
local area. This reporting is currently done through a simple voluntary
online form currently used to obtain reports from the public on
sightings or signs of ALB. Reports can come from areas that are under
regulatory oversight and those areas where no regulatory oversight
currently exists. Surveys performed by members of the general public,
nature organizations, school groups, garden clubs, and others help
APHIS uncover unknown infestations. In fact, surveys conducted by the
public supplement the work done by the Agency's surveyors.
The current online form is used to obtain reports from the public
on signs or sightings of ALB. This information collection activity was
approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under control
number 0579-0311. However, since the form allows the public to only
enter information concerning ALB, APHIS is expanding the form to enable
the public to submit reports about a variety of pests and diseases.
This information will be used to identify new or expanded outbreaks of
pests and diseases of concern. The reports, as they are collected, will
be transmitted to the appropriate officials in APHIS' Plant Protection
and Quarantine program for follow-up, including onsite inspections by
APHIS officials or State department of agriculture plant pest experts.
Follow-up questions or details on location will be obtained by
contacting the respondent for more information and directions.
We are asking OMB to approve our use of this information collection
activity 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 information collection on those who
are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic,
mechanical,
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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 0.083 hours per response.
Respondents: General public, nature organizations, school groups,
and garden clubs.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 5,000.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1.
Estimated annual number of responses: 5,000.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 415 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 6th day of December 2012.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-29886 Filed 12-10-12; 8:45 am]
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