Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Export Health Certificate for Animal Products, 37778-37779 [2013-15002]
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For
information on the Cooperative
Agricultural Pest Survey, contact Dr.
John Bowers, National Survey
Coordinator, PDEP, PPQ, APHIS, 4700
River Road, Unit 26, Riverdale, MD
20737; (301) 851–2087. For copies of
more detailed information on the
information collection, contact Mrs.
Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information
Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–
2908.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Cooperative Agricultural Pest
Survey.
OMB Number: 0579–0010.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: Under the Plant Protection
Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.), the Secretary
of Agriculture is authorized, either
independently or in cooperation with
States, to carry out operations or
measures to detect, eradicate, suppress,
control, prevent, or retard the spread of
plant pests and noxious weeds that are
new to or not widely distributed within
the United States. This authority has
been delegated to the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
To carry out this mission, APHIS’
Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ)
program has joined forces with the
States and other agencies to create a
program called the Cooperative
Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS). The
CAPS program coordinates these efforts
through cooperative agreements with
the States and other agencies to collect
and manage data on plant pests, noxious
weeds, and biological control agents,
which may be used to control plant
pests or noxious weeds.
This program allows the States and
PPQ to conduct surveillance activities to
detect and measure the presence of
exotic plant pests and weeds and to
enter surveillance data into a national
computer-based system known as the
National Agricultural Pest Information
System (NAPIS). This, in turn, allows
APHIS to obtain a more comprehensive
picture of plant pest conditions in the
United States, as well as detect, in
collaboration with the National Plant
Diagnostic Network and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s)
National Institute of Food and
Agriculture (NIFA), population trends
that could indicate an agricultural
bioterrorism act.
The information captured by CAPS
and generated by NAPIS is used by
States to predict potential plant pest and
noxious weed situations in the United
States and by Federal interests (e.g.,
PPQ and NIFA) to promptly detect and
respond to the occurrence of new plant
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pests or noxious weeds and to provide
documentation on plant pests and
noxious weeds to facilitate and record
the location of those incursions that
could directly hinder the export of U.S.
farm commodities. The system also
provides data management support for
PPQ programs, such as imported fire
ant, Phytophthora ramorum (sudden
oak death), and gypsy moth.
The CAPS program involves certain
information collection activities,
including cooperative agreements, pest
detection surveys, and the USDA,
APHIS Specimens for Determination
(PPQ Form 391).
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
0.2376 hours per response.
Respondents: State Cooperators
participating in CAPS and not-for-profit
organizations.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 54.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 270.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 14,580.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 3,465 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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Done in Washington, DC, this 19th day of
June 2013.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2013–0040]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Export Health Certificate for Animal
Products
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an
information collection; comment
request.
AGENCY:
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
the export of animal products from the
United States.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before August 23,
2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2013-00400001.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2013–0040, 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-2013-0040 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 export of animal
products from the United States, contact
Dr. Eric Coleman, Assistant Director for
Export Products, Export Products,
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National Center for Import and Export,
VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 40,
Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–3300.
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: Export Health Certificate for
Animal Products.
OMB Number: 0579–0256.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: The export of agricultural
commodities, including animals and
animal products, is a major business in
the United States and contributes to a
favorable balance of trade. To facilitate
the export of U.S. animals and products,
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
(USDA’s) Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS) maintains
information regarding the import health
requirements of other countries for
animals and animal products exported
from the United States. The regulations
for export certification of animals and
animal products are contained in 9 CFR
parts 91 and 156.
Many countries that import animal
products from the United States require
a certification from APHIS that the
United States is free of certain diseases.
These countries may also require that
our certification statement contain
additional declarations regarding the
U.S. animal products being exported.
This certification must carry the USDA
seal and be endorsed by an APHIS
representative (e.g., a Veterinary
Medical Officer). The certification
process involves the use of information
collection activities, including an
Export Health Certificate for Animal
Products Form/Continuation Sheet
(Veterinary Services (VS) Forms 16–4/
16–4A), and if a certificate is denied or
withdrawn by VS, an exporter can
request a hearing to appeal VS’ decision.
These information collection
activities were previously approved by
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) with an estimated total annual
burden on respondents of 66,266 hours
and an estimated annual number of
responses of 133,652. Due to the
increase in exports in response to
market forces, the number of
respondents has increased to 42,000,
which has also increased the estimated
annual number of responses to 178,502.
However, we have decreased the
estimated total annual burden on
respondents from 66,266 hours to
57,122 hours because respondents
indicated that the time needed to
complete VS Form 16–4 was less than
our previous estimate.
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We are asking 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 0.32
hours per response.
Respondents: Exporters of U.S. animal
products.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 42,000.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 4.25.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 178,502.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 57,122 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 19th day of
June 2013.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2013–0029]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Untreated Oranges, Tangerines, and
Grapefruit From Mexico Transiting the
United States to Foreign Countries
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an
information collection; comment
request.
AGENCY:
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
the regulations for the transit of
untreated oranges, tangerines, and
grapefruit from Mexico through the
United States to foreign countries.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before August 23,
2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2013-00290001.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2013–0029, 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-2013-0029 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 the
transit of untreated oranges, tangerines,
and grapefruit from Mexico through the
United States to foreign countries,
contact Mr. Luis Feliciano, Permit
Analyst, RPM, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River
Road, Unit 133, Riverdale MD 20737;
(301) 851–2028. For copies of more
detailed information on the information
collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles,
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2013-0040]
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection; Export Health Certificate for Animal Products
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 the export of animal products from the
United States.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before
August 23, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2013-0040-0001.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to
Docket No. APHIS-2013-0040, 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-2013-
0040 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 export of
animal products from the United States, contact Dr. Eric Coleman,
Assistant Director for Export Products, Export Products,
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National Center for Import and Export, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit
40, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851-3300. 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: Export Health Certificate for Animal Products.
OMB Number: 0579-0256.
Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information
collection.
Abstract: The export of agricultural commodities, including animals
and animal products, is a major business in the United States and
contributes to a favorable balance of trade. To facilitate the export
of U.S. animals and products, U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) maintains
information regarding the import health requirements of other countries
for animals and animal products exported from the United States. The
regulations for export certification of animals and animal products are
contained in 9 CFR parts 91 and 156.
Many countries that import animal products from the United States
require a certification from APHIS that the United States is free of
certain diseases. These countries may also require that our
certification statement contain additional declarations regarding the
U.S. animal products being exported. This certification must carry the
USDA seal and be endorsed by an APHIS representative (e.g., a
Veterinary Medical Officer). The certification process involves the use
of information collection activities, including an Export Health
Certificate for Animal Products Form/Continuation Sheet (Veterinary
Services (VS) Forms 16-4/16-4A), and if a certificate is denied or
withdrawn by VS, an exporter can request a hearing to appeal VS'
decision.
These information collection activities were previously approved by
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with an estimated total
annual burden on respondents of 66,266 hours and an estimated annual
number of responses of 133,652. Due to the increase in exports in
response to market forces, the number of respondents has increased to
42,000, which has also increased the estimated annual number of
responses to 178,502. However, we have decreased the estimated total
annual burden on respondents from 66,266 hours to 57,122 hours because
respondents indicated that the time needed to complete VS Form 16-4 was
less than our previous estimate.
We are asking 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 0.32 hours per response.
Respondents: Exporters of U.S. animal products.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 42,000.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 4.25.
Estimated annual number of responses: 178,502.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 57,122 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 19th day of June 2013.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-15002 Filed 6-21-13; 8:45 am]
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