Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Requirements for Requests To Amend Import Regulations, 25275-25276 [2015-10392]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 85 / Monday, May 4, 2015 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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, New Executive Office Building, 725—17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to submit their comments to OMB via email to: 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) 720–8681. 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. Rural Utility Service Title: Substantially Underserved Trust Areas (SUTA), 7 CFR 1700, Subpart D. OMB Control Number: 0572–0147. Summary of Collection: The 2008 Farm Bill (P.L. 110–246) authorized the Substantially Underserved Trust Area (SUTA) initiative. The SUTA initiative identifies the need and improves the availability of Rural Utility Service (RUS) programs to reach trust areas. The initiative gives the Secretary of Agriculture certain discretionary authorities relating to financial assistance terms and conditions that can enhance the financing possibilities in areas that are underserved by certain RUS electric, water and waste, and telecom and broadband programs. Need and Use of the Information: RUS provides loan, loan guarantee and grant programs for rural electric, water and waste, and telecommunications and VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:40 May 01, 2015 Jkt 235001 broadband infrastructure. Eligible applicants notify RUS in writing, at the time of application, that it seeks consideration under the requirements of 7 CFR 1700, subpart D. The data covered by this collection are those materials necessary to allow the agency to determine applicant and community eligibility, and an explanation and documentation of the high need for the benefits of the SUTA provisions. Without this information RUS would not be able to make a prudent loan decision. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 2. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 12. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–10318 Filed 5–1–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2015–0017] Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Requirements for Requests To Amend Import Regulations Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Revision to and 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 a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the requirements for requests to amend import regulations for plants, plant parts, and plant products. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before July 6, 2015. SUMMARY: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0017. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2015–0017, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25275 Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at https:// www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0017 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 requirements for requests to amend import regulations, contact Ms. Nicole Russo, Assistant Director, RCC, RPM, PHP, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–2159. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Ms. Kimberly Hardy, APHIS’ Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851– 2727. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Requirements for Requests to Amend Import Regulations. OMB Control Number: 0579–0261. Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: The Plant Protection Act (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 into the United States or their dissemination within the United States. Regulations governing the importation of plants, fruits, vegetables, roots, bulbs, seeds, unmanufactured wood articles, and other plant products are contained in 7 CFR part 319, ‘‘Foreign Quarantine Notices.’’ Persons who request changes to the import regulations and who wish to import plants, plant parts, or plant products that are not allowed importation into the United States, must file a request with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for consideration to determine whether the new commodity may be safely imported. Section 319.5 provides the requirements for the submission of these requests. This request process requires the use of information collection activities, including information about the requestor, information about the commodity to be imported, shipping information, a description of pests and diseases associated with the commodity, risk mitigation or management strategies, and additional information as E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 25276 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 85 / Monday, May 4, 2015 / Notices determined by APHIS to complete a pest risk analysis in accordance with international standards. To assist importers who are interested in requesting the importation of plants for planting that are not allowed importation under the regulations in part 319, we are adding to this information collection a new form, Plant Protection and Quarantine Form 595, Request to Develop a Pest Risk Assessment for Plants for Planting. We estimate that this new form will account for 20 respondents, 20 total annual responses, 0.25 hours per response, and 5 estimated total annual burden hours. We have also decreased the estimated total annual burden on respondents from 2,960 hours to 26 hours to more accurately reflect the total number of hours importers need to complete and submit a request to change the import regulations. Although the estimated annual number of respondents increased from 37 to 62, there has been a large decrease in the time (hours per response) that it takes for each respondent to prepare a request to change the import regulations. The hours per response decreased from 40 hours per response to 0.42 hours, which is a more accurate estimate. We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities, as described, 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 0.42 hours per response. Respondents: Importers. Estimated annual number of respondents: 62. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:40 May 01, 2015 Jkt 235001 Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1. Estimated annual number of responses: 62. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 26 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 28th day of April 2015. Kevin Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2015–10392 Filed 5–1–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board Forest Service, USDA. Notice of Intent to Re-establish the Charter of the Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Agriculture intends to re-establish the charter of the Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board (Board), pursuant to Section 460, of the Land Between The Lakes Protection Act of 1998 (Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the Board is to advise the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) on means of promoting public participation for the land and resource management plan for the recreation area and environmental education. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tina Tilley, Area Supervisor, Land Between The Lakes, 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, Kentucky 42211. Comments may also be sent via email to ttilley@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to 270– 924–2150. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background The Board was established pursuant to the Act and in accordance with the provisions of FACA; the Secretary intends to renew the charter for the PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Board. The Secretary has determined the work of the Board is in the public interest and relevant to the duties of the Department of Agriculture. The Board provides advice to the Secretary on: (1) Means of promoting public participation for the land and resource management plan for the recreation area; and (2) environmental education. Board Membership The Act outlines the specific Federal, State, and local agencies that will be represented on the Board, which includes 17 appointees. The interests listed in the Act are as follows: (1) Four persons appointed by the Secretary, including: a. Two residents of the State of Kentucky and b. Two residents of the State of Tennessee; (2) Two persons appointed by the Governor of Kentucky; (3) Two persons appointed by the Governor of Tennessee; (4) Two persons appointed by the Commissioner of Kentucky, Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources or designee; (5) One person appointed by the Commission of Tennessee Wildlife Resources or designee; (6) Two persons appointed by the Judge Executive of Lyon County, Kentucky; (7) Two persons appointed by the Judge Executive of Trigg County, Kentucky; and (8) Two persons appointed by the County Executive of Stewart County, Tennessee. No individual who is currently registered as a Federal lobbyist is eligible to serve as a member of the Board. Members of the Board serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses while performing duties on behalf of the Board, subject to approval by the Designated Federal Official (DFO). The Board members serve 5-year terms. In the event a vacancy arises, nominees will be sought through an open and public process and submitted to the Secretary for vetting, approval, and appointment. Equal opportunity practices in accordance with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies shall be followed in all appointments to the Board. To ensure that the recommendations of the Board have been taken into account, the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department’s membership should include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent all racial and ethnic groups, E:\FR\FM\04MYN1.SGM 04MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 2015)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2015-0017]


Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an 
Information Collection; Requirements for Requests To Amend Import 
Regulations

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 associated with the requirements for requests to 
amend import regulations for plants, plant parts, and plant products.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before July 
6, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0017.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. APHIS-2015-0017, 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-2015-
0017 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 requirements 
for requests to amend import regulations, contact Ms. Nicole Russo, 
Assistant Director, RCC, RPM, PHP, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 
133, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851-2159. For copies of more detailed 
information on the information collection, contact Ms. Kimberly Hardy, 
APHIS' Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851-2727.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Requirements for Requests to Amend Import Regulations.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0261.
    Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an 
information collection.
    Abstract: The Plant Protection Act (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 into the United 
States or their dissemination within the United States. Regulations 
governing the importation of plants, fruits, vegetables, roots, bulbs, 
seeds, unmanufactured wood articles, and other plant products are 
contained in 7 CFR part 319, ``Foreign Quarantine Notices.''
    Persons who request changes to the import regulations and who wish 
to import plants, plant parts, or plant products that are not allowed 
importation into the United States, must file a request with the Animal 
and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for consideration to 
determine whether the new commodity may be safely imported. Section 
319.5 provides the requirements for the submission of these requests. 
This request process requires the use of information collection 
activities, including information about the requestor, information 
about the commodity to be imported, shipping information, a description 
of pests and diseases associated with the commodity, risk mitigation or 
management strategies, and additional information as

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determined by APHIS to complete a pest risk analysis in accordance with 
international standards.
    To assist importers who are interested in requesting the 
importation of plants for planting that are not allowed importation 
under the regulations in part 319, we are adding to this information 
collection a new form, Plant Protection and Quarantine Form 595, 
Request to Develop a Pest Risk Assessment for Plants for Planting. We 
estimate that this new form will account for 20 respondents, 20 total 
annual responses, 0.25 hours per response, and 5 estimated total annual 
burden hours.
    We have also decreased the estimated total annual burden on 
respondents from 2,960 hours to 26 hours to more accurately reflect the 
total number of hours importers need to complete and submit a request 
to change the import regulations. Although the estimated annual number 
of respondents increased from 37 to 62, there has been a large decrease 
in the time (hours per response) that it takes for each respondent to 
prepare a request to change the import regulations. The hours per 
response decreased from 40 hours per response to 0.42 hours, which is a 
more accurate estimate.
    We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve 
our use of these information collection activities, as described, 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 0.42 hours per response.
    Respondents: Importers.
    Estimated annual number of respondents: 62.
    Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 62.
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 26 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 28th day of April 2015.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-10392 Filed 5-1-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3410-34-P

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