Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 44848-44850 [2020-16054]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 143 (Friday, July 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44848-44850]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-16054]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

July 21, 2020.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
are requested regarding; 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; the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
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respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    Comments regarding this information collection received by August 
24, 2020 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for 
the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days 
of the publication of this notice on the following website 
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information 
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for 
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
    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.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0010.
    Summary of Collection: The Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 3301--et 
seq.) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, 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. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), along with the 
States and other agencies, collects and manages data on plant pests, 
woods, and biological control agents through the Cooperative 
Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS). The program allows the States and PPQ 
to conduct surveys to detect and measure the presence of exotic plant 
pests and weeds and to input surveillance data into a national 
computer-based system known as the National Agricultural Plant 
Information System (NAPIS).
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS collects information using 
cooperative agreements, pest detection surveys, and a Specimens for 
Determination form (PPQ Form 391), to predict potential plant pest and 
noxious weed situations and to promptly detect and respond to the 
occurrence of new pests and to record the location of those pest 
incursions that could directly hinder the export of U.S. farm 
commodities. If the information were not collected, it would seriously 
impact APHIS' ability to timely assist State personnel, and others 
involved in agriculture and protection of the environment in order to 
plan pest control measures, detect new outbreaks, and to determine the 
threat posed by migratory pests.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 54.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting; On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 3,570.

Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service

    Title: Swine Health Protection.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0065.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. The AHPA is contained in Title X, Subtitle E, Sections 10401-
18 of P.O. 107-171, May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural 
Investment Act of 2002. Veterinary Services, a program with the Animal 
and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is responsible for 
administering regulations intended to prevent the dissemination of 
animal diseases within the United States. Garbage is one of the primary 
media through which numerous infections or communicable diseases of 
swine are transmitted. Because of the serious threat to the U.S. swine 
industry, Congress passed Public Law 96-468 ``Swine Health Protection 
Act'' on October 17, 1980. This law requires USDA to ensure that all 
garbage is treated prior to its being fed to swine that are intended 
for interstate or foreign commerce or that substantially affect such 
commerce. The Act and the regulations will allow only operators of 
garbage treatment facilities, which meet certain specification to 
utilize garbage for swine feeding. APHIS will use various forms to 
collect information.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS collects information from 
persons desiring to obtain a permit (license) to operate a facility to 
treat garbage. Prior to issuance of a license, an inspection will be 
made of the facility by an authorized representative to determine if it 
meets all requirements of the regulations. Periodic inspections will be 
made to determine if licenses are meeting the standards for operation 
of their approved facilities. Upon receipt of the information from the 
Animal Health Officials, the information is used by Federal or State 
animal health personnel to determine whether the waste collector is 
feeding garbage to swine, whether it is being treated, and whether the 
feeder is licensed or needs to be licensed.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 15,150.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,715,545.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Importation of Live Swine (from Certain Regions), Pork, and 
Pork Products.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0230.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or 
poultry. The regulations under which the Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service (APHIS) conducts disease prevention activities are 
contained in Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Part 94. These 
regulations place certain restrictions on the importation of swine, 
pork, and pork products into the United States. Regulations regarding 
other animal products and byproducts can be found at 95 and 112.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure regulatory compliance for mitigation of classical swine fever 
(CSF) from imports of swine (from certain regions), pork, and pork 
products into the United States. To ensure this the regulations include 
information collection activities such as certification for importation 
of pork or pork products; application of seal; location and reason for 
breaking seal and application of new seal; termination of agreement; 
request for approval of defrost facility; request hearing for denial or 
approval of defrost facility; application for import of small amounts 
of pork or pork products; cooperative service agreement; notification 
of Customs and Border Protection inspectors for pork from specific 
regions; recordkeeping requirements for certificates; certificates for 
meat processed in tubes; certification for importation of hams; 
agreement for processing procedures; identification procedures; 
recordkeeping for processing origin of hams; and program statements.
    If this information were collected less frequently or not collected 
at all, the

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United States would be at increased risk for the introduction of 
rinderpest, FMD, SF, CSF and SVD. This would cause serious economic 
consequences to U.S. Agricultural exports and several U.S. livestock 
industries and have potentially serious health consequences for U.S. 
livestock.
    Description of Respondents: Full-time, salaried veterinary officers 
employed by the governments of Brazil, Chile, and Mexico; industry 
representatives; and U.S. importers.
    Number of Respondents: 101.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 58,996.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Importation of Live Fish, Fertilized Eggs, and Gametes from 
Tilapia Lake Virus-Susceptible Species.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0473.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 
8301 et seq.) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, either 
independently or in cooperation with States, 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.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS has determined that the 
introduction and establishment of Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) posed a 
serious threat to U.S. agriculture and published a Federal Order 
placing certain requirements on the importation of all live fish, 
fertilized eggs, and gametes from TiLV-susceptible species imported 
from all countries. These imported items must be accompanied by a U.S. 
Department of Agriculture-issued import permit, an official veterinary 
health certificate, and evidence of a veterinary inspection at a 
designated U.S. port of entry before being allowed entry into the 
United States.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government, 
Importers, and Veterinarians.
    Number of Respondents: 57.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting; On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 96 hours.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-16054 Filed 7-23-20; 8:45 am]
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