Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Imports of Live Fish, Fertilized Eggs, and Gametes From Tilapia Lake Virus-Susceptible Species, 75586-75587 [2022-26760]

Download as PDF 75586 Notices Federal Register Vol. 87, No. 236 Friday, December 9, 2022 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. AMS–SC–22–0078] Regulations Governing Inspection Certification of Fresh & Processed Fruits, Vegetables, & Other Products; Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of a currently approved information collection for Regulations Governing Inspection Certification of Fresh & Processed Fruits, Vegetables, & Other Products. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by February 7, 2023. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments concerning this notice to Francisco Grazette, USDA Specialty Crops Inspection Division, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Suite 1536, Washington, DC 20250–0240; or internet: https:// www.regulations.gov. Comments should reference the date and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. All comments submitted in response to this notice will be included in the record and will be made available to the public. Please be advised that the identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be made available to the public on the internet at the address provided above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francisco Grazette, USDA Specialty Crops Inspection Division, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Suite 1536, lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Dec 08, 2022 Jkt 259001 Washington, DC 20250–0240; Telephone: (202) 720–1556; Fax (866) 230–9168; or Email: francisco.grazette@ usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The total number of responses and burden hours associated with the renewal are the same as those in the currently approved Information Collection. Title: Regulations Governing Inspection Certification of Fresh & Processed Fruits, Vegetables, & Other Products. OMB Number: 0581–0125. Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 2022. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, (7 U.S.C. 1621–1627) as amended authorizes the Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Program, Specialty Crops Inspection Division to provide inspection and certification of the quality and condition of agricultural products. The Specialty Crops Inspection Division provides a nationwide inspection, grading, and auditing service for fresh and processed fruits, vegetables, and other products for shippers, importers, processors, sellers, buyers, and other financially interested parties on a user-fee basis. Services are voluntary and made available only upon request or when specified by a special program or contract. Information is needed to carry out the inspection, grading, or auditing services, including: the name and location of the person or company requesting service; the type and location of product to be inspected/ audited; the type of service requested; and, information that identifies the product or type and scope of audit requested. This is a request for renewal of the currently approved OMB 0581– 0125 Regulations Governing Inspection Certification of Fresh & Processed Fruits, Vegetables, & Other Products. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection is estimated to average 0.13 hours per response. Respondents: Business or other forprofit or nonprofit organization, farm, or Federal, State, local or Tribal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 60,000. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 194,176. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.24. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 25,282 hours. Comments are invited on: (1) 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 use; (2) 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; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or forms of information technology. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will become a matter of public record, including any personal information provided. Erin Morris, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2022–26738 Filed 12–8–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2022–0067] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Imports of Live Fish, Fertilized Eggs, and Gametes From Tilapia Lake VirusSusceptible Species Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Request for 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 the regulations for the importation of live fish, fertilized eggs, and gametes from tilapia lake virus-susceptible species into the United States. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09DEN1.SGM 09DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 236 / Friday, December 9, 2022 / Notices We will consider all comments that we receive on or before February 7, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS– 2022–0067 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab, then select the Comment button in the list of documents. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2022–0067, 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 regulations.gov or in our reading room, which is located in Room 1620 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 related to the importation of live fish, fertilized eggs, and gametes from TiLVsusceptible species, contact Dr. Alicia Marston, Senior Staff Veterinary Medical Officer, Live Animal Imports and Exports, APHIS Veterinary Services, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–3361. For detailed information about the information collection reporting process, contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS’ Information Collection Coordinator; (301) 851–2483; joseph.moxey@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Imports of Live Fish, Fertilized Eggs, and Gametes from Tilapia Lake Virus-Susceptible Species. OMB Control Number: 0579–0473. Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: Under the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorized, among other things, 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. The U.S. aquaculture industry experienced an outbreak of tilapia lake virus (TiLV) in March 2019, and APHIS lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Dec 08, 2022 Jkt 259001 determined that the introduction and establishment of TiLV posed a serious threat to U.S. agriculture. Subsequently, APHIS published a Federal Order 1 in November 2019 placing certain import requirements on all live fish, fertilized eggs, and gametes from TiLVsusceptible species imported from all countries. At this time, the Federal Order remains in effect. These imported items must be accompanied by a USDAissued import permit, an official veterinary health certificate, and evidence of a U.S. veterinary inspection before being allowed entry into the United States. 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 0.86 hours per response. Respondents: State animal health officials, importers, and veterinarians. Estimated annual number of respondents: 57. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 2. Estimated annual number of responses: 114. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 98 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. 1 https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/ downloads/import/tilv-federal-order.pdf. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75587 Done in Washington, DC, this 5th day of December 2022. Anthony Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2022–26760 Filed 12–8–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Order Renewing Temporary Denial of Export Privileges, Quicksilver Manufacturing, Inc., 8209 Market St. #A173, Wilmington, NC 28411; Rapid Cut LLC, 8209 Market St. #A173, Wilmington, NC 28411; US Prototype, Inc., 8209 Market St. #A173, Wilmington, NC 28411 Pursuant to section 766.24 of the Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR parts 730–774 (2021) (‘‘EAR’’ or ‘‘the Regulations’’),1 I hereby grant the request of the Office of Export Enforcement (‘‘OEE’’) to renew the temporary denial order (‘‘TDO’’) issued in this matter on June 7, 2022. I find that renewal of this order is necessary in the public interest to prevent an imminent violation of the Regulations. I. Procedural History On June 7, 2022, an order was issued denying the export privileges under the Regulations of Quicksilver Manufacturing, Inc. (‘‘Quicksilver’’), Rapid Cut LLC (‘‘Rapid Cut’’), and US Prototype, Inc. (‘‘US Prototype’’) (collectively Respondents) for a period of 180 days on the ground that issuance of the order was necessary in the public interest to prevent an imminent violation of the Regulations. The order was issued ex parte pursuant to section 1 On August 13, 2018, the President signed into law the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, which includes the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, 50 U.S.C. 4801–4852 (‘‘ECRA’’). While Section 1766 of ECRA repeals the provisions of the Export Administration Act, 50 U.S.C. App. 2401 et seq. (‘‘EAA’’), (except for three sections which are inapplicable here), section 1768 of ECRA provides, in pertinent part, that all orders, rules, regulations, and other forms of administrative action that were made or issued under the EAA, including as continued in effect pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. (‘‘IEEPA’’), and were in effect as of ECRA’s date of enactment (August 13, 2018), shall continue in effect according to their terms until modified, superseded, set aside, or revoked through action undertaken pursuant to the authority provided under ECRA. Moreover, section 1761(a)(5) of ECRA authorizes the issuance of temporary denial orders. 50 U.S.C. 4820(a)(5). E:\FR\FM\09DEN1.SGM 09DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2022-0067]


Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information 
Collection; Imports of Live Fish, Fertilized Eggs, and Gametes From 
Tilapia Lake Virus-Susceptible Species

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Request for 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 regulations for the importation of live 
fish, fertilized eggs, and gametes from tilapia lake virus-susceptible 
species into the United States.

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DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before 
February 7, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov. 
Enter APHIS-2022-0067 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab, 
then select the Comment button in the list of documents.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. APHIS-2022-0067, 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 regulations.gov or in our reading room, which is located 
in Room 1620 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 
related to the importation of live fish, fertilized eggs, and gametes 
from TiLV-susceptible species, contact Dr. Alicia Marston, Senior Staff 
Veterinary Medical Officer, Live Animal Imports and Exports, APHIS 
Veterinary Services, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851-
3361. For detailed information about the information collection 
reporting process, contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS' Information 
Collection Coordinator; (301) 851-2483; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Imports of Live Fish, Fertilized Eggs, and Gametes from 
Tilapia Lake Virus-Susceptible Species.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0473.
    Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information 
collection.
    Abstract: Under the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et 
seq.), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorized, among other 
things, 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.
    The U.S. aquaculture industry experienced an outbreak of tilapia 
lake virus (TiLV) in March 2019, and APHIS determined that the 
introduction and establishment of TiLV posed a serious threat to U.S. 
agriculture. Subsequently, APHIS published a Federal Order \1\ in 
November 2019 placing certain import requirements on all live fish, 
fertilized eggs, and gametes from TiLV-susceptible species imported 
from all countries. At this time, the Federal Order remains in effect. 
These imported items must be accompanied by a USDA-issued import 
permit, an official veterinary health certificate, and evidence of a 
U.S. veterinary inspection before being allowed entry into the United 
States.
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    \1\ https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/downloads/import/tilv-federal-order.pdf.
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    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 0.86 hours per response.
    Respondents: State animal health officials, importers, and 
veterinarians.
    Estimated annual number of respondents: 57.
    Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 2.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 114.
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 98 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 5th day of December 2022.
Anthony Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-26760 Filed 12-8-22; 8:45 am]
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