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• Places of production and
packinghouses would have to be
registered with and approved by the
NPPO of Chile. Additionally,
packinghouses would have to be pest
exclusionary.
• If the NPPO of Chile determines
that a registered place of production or
packinghouse is not complying with the
provisions of the systems approach, no
blueberries from the place of production
or packinghouse would be eligible for
export into the United States until
APHIS and the NPPO conduct an
investigation and appropriate remedial
actions have been implemented.
• The NPPO of Chile would have to
demonstrate continued low pest
prevalence for EGVM in Regions VIII
and XVI through a national trapping
program for EGVM. Trapping density
and servicing, as well as thresholds for
low pest prevalence, would be detailed
in the operational workplan.
• If the place of production is within
an area of Region VIII or XVI that is
designated by the NPPO of Chile as a
regulated area for EGVM, the place of
production would have to have a field
inspection by the NPPO within 2 weeks
prior to harvest with no finds of
immature EGVM based on a biometric
sample of plants. Places of production
in control areas for EGVM would not be
authorized to export blueberries to the
United States under the terms of the
systems approach and blueberries from
such areas would have to be fumigated
with methyl bromide in order to be
exported to the United States.
• Packed blueberries would have to
be inspected by the NPPO of Chile prior
to export under the auspices of APHIS’
preclearance program within Chile.
• Each shipment would have to be
accompanied by a phytosanitary
certificate issued by the NPPO with an
additional declaration that the
blueberries were produced in an area of
low pest prevalence for EGVM.
• Each shipment would be subject to
inspection for quarantine pests at the
port of entry into the United States.
• If immature stages of EGVM are
detected during field inspections or
packinghouse inspections, or any life
stage of EGVM is detected at a port of
entry into the United States, the
consignment could not be imported into
the United States and the place of
production would be suspended from
the systems approach export program
until reinstated. Blueberries from that
place of production would have to be
fumigated with methyl bromide in order
to be exported to the United States until
such reinstatement.
Therefore, in accordance with
§ 319.56–4(c)(3), we are announcing the
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availability of our CIED for public
review and comment. This document, as
well as a description of the economic
considerations associated with the
proposed systems approach, may be
viewed on the Regulations.gov website
or in our reading room (see ADDRESSES
above for a link to Regulations.gov and
information on the location and hours of
the reading room). You may request
paper copies of these documents by
calling or writing to the person listed
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT. Please refer to the subject of
the analysis you wish to review when
requesting copies.
After reviewing any comments we
receive, we will announce our decision
regarding whether to revise the
requirements for the importation of
blueberries from Chile in a subsequent
notice. If the overall conclusions of our
analysis and the Administrator’s
determination of risk remain unchanged
following our consideration of the
comments, then we will revise the
requirements for the importation of
blueberries from Chile as described in
this notice.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1633, 7701–7772, and
7781–7786; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 7 CFR
2.22, 2.80, and 371.3.
Done in Washington, DC, this 26th day of
March 2020.
Mark Davidson,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notice of Intent to Reinstate an
Information Collection
National Agricultural Statistics
Service, USDA.
AGENCY:
Notice and request for
comments.
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intention of the
National Agricultural Statistics Service
(NASS) to seek reinstatement of an
information collection, the Census of
Agriculture Content Test. Response to
this survey will be voluntary.
SUMMARY:
Comments on this notice must be
received by June 1, 2020 to be assured
of consideration.
DATES:
You may submit comments,
identified by docket number 0535–0243,
by any of the following methods:
ADDRESSES:
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• Email: ombofficer@nass.usda.gov.
Include docket number above in the
subject line of the message.
• eFax: (855) 838–6382
• Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CD–
ROM submissions to: David Hancock,
NASS Clearance Officer, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Room 5336
South Building, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–
2024.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Hand
deliver to: David Hancock, NASS
Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building,
1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250–2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin L. Barnes, Associate
Administrator, National Agricultural
Statistics Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, (202) 720–2707. Copies of
this information collection and related
instructions can be obtained without
charge from David Hancock, NASS—
OMB Clearance Officer, at (202) 690–
2388 or at ombofficer@nass.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Census of Agriculture Content
Test.
OMB Control Number: 0535–0243.
Type of Request: Intent to Seek
Reinstatement of an Information
Collection.
Abstract: The Census of Agriculture,
conducted every five years, is the
primary source of statistics concerning
the Nation’s agricultural industry and
provides the basis for the Nation’s
comparable and robust agricultural data.
Results of the 2017 Census of
Agriculture are available on the Web at
https://www.nass.usda.gov/AgCensus/
index.php. This Information Collection
activity will reinstate the Census of
Agriculture Content Test. The purpose
of this Content Test is to evaluate
proposed changes to the survey
methodology and content to reduce
respondent burden and maintain the
relevance of quality of statistics
produced using the Census of
Agriculture: Questionnaire format and
design, new questions, changes to
question wording and location, overall
respondent burden, ease of completion,
and processing methodology (such as
editing and data summary). Results of
this test will be studied in preparation
for the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Development of the test questionnaire
version will come from evaluation of the
2017 Census of Agriculture, testing
panels, and cognitive interviews. NASS
will also meet with other USDA and
Federal agencies and selected State
Departments of Agriculture to gather
information on data uses and, in some
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cases, justifications for county-level
data. The test will be nation-wide,
excluding Alaska and Hawaii, and will
be conducted in three phases.
For Phase One, a stratified random
sample of approximately 36,000 farm
and ranch operators will be mailed
questionnaires; samples will be selected
to ensure sufficient coverage of various
sizes, locations and types of agricultural
operations. The sample will be divided
into control and treatment groups to test
alternative versions of the
questionnaires and/or data collection
methodologies. Non-respondents will
receive follow-up contact by first mail,
then telephone.
Phase Two will consist of up to 100
randomly selected agricultural
operations who will be asked to
participate in cognitive interviews. The
sample may consist of some agricultural
operations that completed the
questionnaire in Phase One, as well as
some additional operations selected to
ensure sufficient size of comparison
groups. The cognitive interviews
conducted with Phase One respondents
will be used to improve the overall 2022
Census of Agriculture questionnaire by
allowing NASS to follow-up with
respondents to better understand
unusual responses and to ascertain
question comprehension. The remainder
of the cognitive interview sample will
be randomly selected from operations to
meet size and type criteria to ensure
examination of suspected reporting
problems or sections of the form
without a sufficient responses in Phase
One. The cognitive interviews of this
group will also test further 2022 Census
of Agriculture questionnaire variations,
including the internet version.
For Phase Three a stratified random
sample of approximately 15,000 will be
mailed letters asking them to go to a
supplied internet address to complete
the survey. Stratification will be used to
ensure sufficient coverage of various
sizes and types of agricultural
operations. The sample will be divided
into control and treatment groups to test
alternative versions of the on-line
questionnaires and methods to increase
on-line response. Non-respondents will
receive follow-up contact by mail.
Response to all phases of the Census of
Agriculture Content Test are voluntary.
Authority: Although the Census of
Agriculture is required by law (‘‘Census
of Agriculture Act of 1997,’’ Public Law
105–113, 7 U.S.C. 2204(g) as amended),
this Content Test is voluntary. These
data will be collected under the
authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a).
Individually identifiable data collected
under this authority are governed by
Section 1770 of the Food Security Act
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of 1985 as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2276,
which requires USDA to afford strict
confidentiality to non-aggregated data
provided by respondents. This Notice is
submitted in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et
seq.) and Office of Management and
Budget regulations at 5 CFR part 1320.
NASS also complies with OMB
Implementation Guidance,
‘‘Implementation Guidance for Title V
of the E-Government Act, Confidential
Information Protection and Statistical
Efficiency Act of 2002 (CIPSEA),’’
Federal Register, Vol. 72, No. 115, June
15, 2007, p. 33362.
Estimate of Burden: Reporting burden
for Phase One, (mailout survey) of this
collection of information is estimated to
average 60 minutes per completed
response and two (2) minutes per
refusal. This was determined by our
experience from past Censuses of
Agriculture and by our survey
methodologists, based on the length and
difficulty of similar surveys. Burden is
based on an estimated minimum
response rate of 58%. This anticipated
response rate is based on similar types
of voluntary mail surveys and through
the use of a mail questionnaire and
(limited) telephone follow-up to nonrespondents.
Reporting burden for Phase Two,
(cognitive interviews) of this collection
of information is estimated to average
120 minutes per completed response
and five (5) minutes per refusal. This
was determined by our survey
methodologists who compared the
questionnaire length and difficulty with
previous cognitive pretests NASS has
conducted.
Reporting burden for Phase Three,
(internet test) of this collection of
information is estimated to average 35
minutes per completed response and
two (2) minutes per refusal. This was
determined by our experience from past
Censuses of Agriculture and by our
survey methodologists, who compared
the questionnaire length and difficulty
with similar surveys. Since Phase Three
is internet only, the average time to
complete the questionnaire is less than
for Phase One (paper questionnaire and
phone follow-up responses only) since
the internet version is faster due to
automated routing. Burden is based on
an estimated minimum response rate of
50% which is similar to response rates
observed for voluntary internet based
surveys of a similar nature.
Respondents: Potential farm and
ranch operators.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
51,200 farmers and/or ranchers
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Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 30,000 hours. (This is
based on the expected response rates
explained above.)
Comments: Comments are invited on:
(a) 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;
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection
of information including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (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,
technological or other forms of
information technology collection
methods.
All responses to this notice will
become a matter of public record and be
summarized in the request for OMB
approval.
Signed at Washington, DC, March 23, 2020.
Kevin L. Barnes,
Associate Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notice of Intent to Reinstate an Information Collection
AGENCY: National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics
Service (NASS) to seek reinstatement of an information collection, the
Census of Agriculture Content Test. Response to this survey will be
voluntary.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 1, 2020 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number 0535-
0243, by any of the following methods:
Email: [email protected]. Include docket number
above in the subject line of the message.
eFax: (855) 838-6382
Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CD- ROM submissions to:
David Hancock, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250-2024.
Hand Delivery/Courier: Hand deliver to: David Hancock,
NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South
Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin L. Barnes, Associate
Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, (202) 720-2707. Copies of this information
collection and related instructions can be obtained without charge from
David Hancock, NASS--OMB Clearance Officer, at (202) 690-2388 or at
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Census of Agriculture Content Test.
OMB Control Number: 0535-0243.
Type of Request: Intent to Seek Reinstatement of an Information
Collection.
Abstract: The Census of Agriculture, conducted every five years, is
the primary source of statistics concerning the Nation's agricultural
industry and provides the basis for the Nation's comparable and robust
agricultural data. Results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture are
available on the Web at https://www.nass.usda.gov/AgCensus/index.php.
This Information Collection activity will reinstate the Census of
Agriculture Content Test. The purpose of this Content Test is to
evaluate proposed changes to the survey methodology and content to
reduce respondent burden and maintain the relevance of quality of
statistics produced using the Census of Agriculture: Questionnaire
format and design, new questions, changes to question wording and
location, overall respondent burden, ease of completion, and processing
methodology (such as editing and data summary). Results of this test
will be studied in preparation for the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Development of the test questionnaire version will come from evaluation
of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, testing panels, and cognitive
interviews. NASS will also meet with other USDA and Federal agencies
and selected State Departments of Agriculture to gather information on
data uses and, in some
[[Page 17852]]
cases, justifications for county-level data. The test will be nation-
wide, excluding Alaska and Hawaii, and will be conducted in three
phases.
For Phase One, a stratified random sample of approximately 36,000
farm and ranch operators will be mailed questionnaires; samples will be
selected to ensure sufficient coverage of various sizes, locations and
types of agricultural operations. The sample will be divided into
control and treatment groups to test alternative versions of the
questionnaires and/or data collection methodologies. Non-respondents
will receive follow-up contact by first mail, then telephone.
Phase Two will consist of up to 100 randomly selected agricultural
operations who will be asked to participate in cognitive interviews.
The sample may consist of some agricultural operations that completed
the questionnaire in Phase One, as well as some additional operations
selected to ensure sufficient size of comparison groups. The cognitive
interviews conducted with Phase One respondents will be used to improve
the overall 2022 Census of Agriculture questionnaire by allowing NASS
to follow-up with respondents to better understand unusual responses
and to ascertain question comprehension. The remainder of the cognitive
interview sample will be randomly selected from operations to meet size
and type criteria to ensure examination of suspected reporting problems
or sections of the form without a sufficient responses in Phase One.
The cognitive interviews of this group will also test further 2022
Census of Agriculture questionnaire variations, including the internet
version.
For Phase Three a stratified random sample of approximately 15,000
will be mailed letters asking them to go to a supplied internet address
to complete the survey. Stratification will be used to ensure
sufficient coverage of various sizes and types of agricultural
operations. The sample will be divided into control and treatment
groups to test alternative versions of the on-line questionnaires and
methods to increase on-line response. Non-respondents will receive
follow-up contact by mail. Response to all phases of the Census of
Agriculture Content Test are voluntary.
Authority: Although the Census of Agriculture is required by law
(``Census of Agriculture Act of 1997,'' Public Law 105-113, 7 U.S.C.
2204(g) as amended), this Content Test is voluntary. These data will be
collected under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). Individually
identifiable data collected under this authority are governed by
Section 1770 of the Food Security Act of 1985 as amended, 7 U.S.C.
2276, which requires USDA to afford strict confidentiality to non-
aggregated data provided by respondents. This Notice is submitted in
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13
(44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) and Office of Management and Budget
regulations at 5 CFR part 1320.
NASS also complies with OMB Implementation Guidance,
``Implementation Guidance for Title V of the E-Government Act,
Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of
2002 (CIPSEA),'' Federal Register, Vol. 72, No. 115, June 15, 2007, p.
33362.
Estimate of Burden: Reporting burden for Phase One, (mailout
survey) of this collection of information is estimated to average 60
minutes per completed response and two (2) minutes per refusal. This
was determined by our experience from past Censuses of Agriculture and
by our survey methodologists, based on the length and difficulty of
similar surveys. Burden is based on an estimated minimum response rate
of 58%. This anticipated response rate is based on similar types of
voluntary mail surveys and through the use of a mail questionnaire and
(limited) telephone follow-up to non-respondents.
Reporting burden for Phase Two, (cognitive interviews) of this
collection of information is estimated to average 120 minutes per
completed response and five (5) minutes per refusal. This was
determined by our survey methodologists who compared the questionnaire
length and difficulty with previous cognitive pretests NASS has
conducted.
Reporting burden for Phase Three, (internet test) of this
collection of information is estimated to average 35 minutes per
completed response and two (2) minutes per refusal. This was determined
by our experience from past Censuses of Agriculture and by our survey
methodologists, who compared the questionnaire length and difficulty
with similar surveys. Since Phase Three is internet only, the average
time to complete the questionnaire is less than for Phase One (paper
questionnaire and phone follow-up responses only) since the internet
version is faster due to automated routing. Burden is based on an
estimated minimum response rate of 50% which is similar to response
rates observed for voluntary internet based surveys of a similar
nature.
Respondents: Potential farm and ranch operators.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 51,200 farmers and/or ranchers
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 30,000 hours. (This
is based on the expected response rates explained above.)
Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of information including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
and (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, technological or other forms of
information technology collection methods.
All responses to this notice will become a matter of public record
and be summarized in the request for OMB approval.
Signed at Washington, DC, March 23, 2020.
Kevin L. Barnes,
Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2020-06679 Filed 3-30-20; 8:45 am]
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