Notice of Request for Reinstatement of an Information Collection; Agriculture Select Agent Services; Import and Transport Permits for Non-Select Materials, 5407-5408 [2019-02857]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 35 / Thursday, February 21, 2019 / Notices We will consider all comments that we receive on or before April 22, 2019. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docket Detail;D=APHIS-2018-0105. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2018–0105, 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-2018-0105 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 importation of baby corn and baby carrots from Zambia, contact Mr. Juan Roman, Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist, IRM, RCC, PHP, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–2242. For more detailed information on the information collection, contact Ms. Kimberly Hardy, APHIS’ Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–2483. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Importation of Baby Corn and Baby Carrots From Zambia. OMB Control Number: 0579–0284. Type of Request: Revision to and 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 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 L— Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56– 1 through 319.56–12). In accordance with the regulations, baby corn and baby carrots from Zambia are subject to certain conditions before entering the continental United States to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States. The regulations amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Feb 20, 2019 Jkt 247001 include requirements for the issuance of a phytosanitary certificate by the national plant protection organization (NPPO) of Zambia stating that the commodity was inspected and found free of the listed pest(s). In addition, there are activities associated with inspection of production sites and emergency action notifications. 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 burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.13 hours per response. Respondents: Importers and exporters of baby corn and baby carrots from Zambia and the NPPO of Zambia. Estimated annual number of respondents: 3. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 5. Estimated annual number of responses: 15. 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. Done in Washington, DC, on February 14, 2019. Kevin Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2019–02850 Filed 2–20–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5407 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2018–0084] Notice of Request for Reinstatement of an Information Collection; Agriculture Select Agent Services; Import and Transport Permits for Non-Select Materials Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Reinstatement 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 reinstatement of an information collection associated with the regulations for import and transport permits. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before April 22, 2019. SUMMARY: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/# !docketDetail;D=APHIS-2018-0084. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2018–0084, 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-2018-0084 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. ADDRESSES: For information on the regulations for import and transport permits, contact Ms. Chelsea Bare, Policy Analyst, Agriculture Select Agent Services, Strategy & Policy, VS, APHIS, 1920 Dayton Ave., Ames, IA 50010; (515) 337–6128. For copies of detailed information on the information collection, contact Ms. Kimberly Hardy, APHIS’ Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–2483. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\21FEN1.SGM 21FEN1 amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 5408 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 35 / Thursday, February 21, 2019 / Notices Title: Agriculture Select Agent Services; Import and Transport Permits for Non-Select Materials. OMB Control Number: 0579–0213. Type of Request: Reinstatement of an information collection. Abstract: The Animal Health Protection Act (the Act, 7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.) authorizes the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide for the oversight of the importation, entry, and movement in the United States of animals, pests or diseases, or any material or tangible object that could harbor them. Under the Act, USDA regulates certain organisms, biological agents, toxins, vectors, and animal products that have the potential to pose a severe threat to animal health or to animal products through the risk of disease or pest introduction. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has the primary responsibility for implementing the provisions of the Act within USDA. APHIS regulations for these activities are contained in 9 CFR part 94 (animals or animal products), 9 CFR part 95 (animal byproducts) and 9 CFR part 122 (organisms and vectors). The regulations require an individual or entity, unless specifically exempted under the regulations, to apply for and be granted, by APHIS, a permit authorizing specific import or transport activities for regulated materials prior to engaging in the activities. APHIS has revised the name of this information collection from ‘‘Select Agent Registration’’ to ‘‘Agriculture Select Agent Services; Import and Transport Permits for Non-Select Materials.’’ The information collection activities associated with the regulation of select agents and toxins, a related activity, are included in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 0920– 0576. In addition to maintaining approval of OMB control number 0920– 0576, we are asking OMB to approve our use of these information collection activities, as described, for the nonselect agent aspects of the program for 3 years under 0579–0213. 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; VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Feb 20, 2019 Jkt 247001 (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 burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.84 hours per response. Respondents: Researchers, universities, research and development organizations, diagnostic laboratories, and other interested parties. Estimated annual number of respondents: 3,214. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1. Estimated annual number of responses: 3,283. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 6,055 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 14th day of February 2019. Kevin Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2019–02857 Filed 2–20–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2018–0104] Notice of Request for an Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Citrus From Peru 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 importation of citrus from Peru. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before April 22, 2019. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/# !docketDetail;D=APHIS-2018-0104. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2018–0104, 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-2018-0104 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. ADDRESSES: For information on importation of citrus from Peru, contact Mr. Juan Roman, Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist, IRM, RCC, PHP, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–2242. For more detailed information on the information collection, contact Ms. Kimberly Hardy, APHIS’ Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–2483. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Importation of Citrus From Peru. OMB Control Number: 0579–0289. 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 L—Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56–1 through 319.56–12). In accordance with the regulations, citrus (grapefruit, limes, mandarins or tangerines, sweet oranges, and tangelos) from Peru is subject to certain conditions before entering the continental United States to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States. The regulations require the use of information collection activities, including inspections by national plant protection organization FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\21FEN1.SGM 21FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 35 (Thursday, February 21, 2019)]
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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-2018-0084]

Notice of Request for Reinstatement of an Information Collection;
Agriculture Select Agent Services; Import and Transport Permits for
Non-Select Materials

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Reinstatement 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 reinstatement of an information collection
associated with the regulations for import and transport permits.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before April
22, 2019.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2018-0084.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to
Docket No. APHIS-2018-0084, 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-2018-
0084 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
import and transport permits, contact Ms. Chelsea Bare, Policy Analyst,
Agriculture Select Agent Services, Strategy & Policy, VS, APHIS, 1920
Dayton Ave., Ames, IA 50010; (515) 337-6128. For copies of detailed
information on the information collection, contact Ms. Kimberly Hardy,
APHIS' Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851-2483.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Title: Agriculture Select Agent Services; Import and Transport
Permits for Non-Select Materials.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0213.
Type of Request: Reinstatement of an information collection.
Abstract: The Animal Health Protection Act (the Act, 7 U.S.C. 8301
et seq.) authorizes the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to
provide for the oversight of the importation, entry, and movement in
the United States of animals, pests or diseases, or any material or
tangible object that could harbor them. Under the Act, USDA regulates
certain organisms, biological agents, toxins, vectors, and animal
products that have the potential to pose a severe threat to animal
health or to animal products through the risk of disease or pest
introduction.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has the
primary responsibility for implementing the provisions of the Act
within USDA. APHIS regulations for these activities are contained in 9
CFR part 94 (animals or animal products), 9 CFR part 95 (animal
byproducts) and 9 CFR part 122 (organisms and vectors). The regulations
require an individual or entity, unless specifically exempted under the
regulations, to apply for and be granted, by APHIS, a permit
authorizing specific import or transport activities for regulated
materials prior to engaging in the activities.
APHIS has revised the name of this information collection from
``Select Agent Registration'' to ``Agriculture Select Agent Services;
Import and Transport Permits for Non-Select Materials.''
The information collection activities associated with the
regulation of select agents and toxins, a related activity, are
included in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 0920-
0576. In addition to maintaining approval of OMB control number 0920-
0576, we are asking OMB to approve our use of these information
collection activities, as described, for the non-select agent aspects
of the program for 3 years under 0579-0213.
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 burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 1.84 hours per response.
Respondents: Researchers, universities, research and development
organizations, diagnostic laboratories, and other interested parties.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 3,214.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1.
Estimated annual number of responses: 3,283.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 6,055 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 14th day of February 2019.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
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