Notice of Decision to Authorize the Importation of Fresh Oha Leaves (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) From Nigeria Into the Continental United States, 9854-9855 [2023-03136]

Download as PDF 9854 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 15, 2023 / Notices subject to APHIS import restrictions designed to mitigate the risk of ASF introduction into the United States. With the publication of this notice, we are informing the public that we added: The Kingdom of Thailand to the list of regions APHIS considers to be affected with ASF, effective January 20, 2022, and the Republic of North Macedonia to the list of regions APHIS considers to be affected with ASF, effective February 3, 2022. This notice serves as an official record and public notification of these actions. Congressional Review Act Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs designated this action as not a major rule, as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1633, 7701–7772, 7781–7786, and 8301–8317; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.4. Done in Washington, DC, this 9th day of February 2023. Anthony Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2023–03134 Filed 2–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2021–0074] Notice of Decision to Authorize the Importation of Fresh Oha Leaves (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) From Nigeria Into the Continental United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: We are advising the public of our decision to authorize the importation of fresh Oha leaves (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) from Nigeria into the continental United States. Based on the findings of a pest risk analysis, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh Oha leaves from Nigeria. DATES: Imports may be authorized beginning February 15, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Hesham Abuelnaga, Senior Regulatory ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:16 Feb 14, 2023 Jkt 259001 Policy Specialist, Regulatory Coordination and Compliance, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737–1231; (301) 851– 2010; email: Hesham.A.Abuelnaga@ usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Under the regulations in ‘‘Subpart L– Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56– 1 through 319.56–12, referred to below as the regulations), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits or restricts the importation of fruits and vegetables into the United States from certain parts of the world to prevent plant pests from being introduced into or disseminated within the United States. Section 319.56–4 contains a performance-based process for approving the importation of fruits and vegetables that, based on the findings of a pest risk analysis, can be safely imported subject to one or more of the designated phytosanitary measures listed in paragraph (b) of that section. Under that process, APHIS proposes to authorize the importation of a fruit or vegetable into the United States if, based on findings of a pest risk analysis, we determine that the measures can mitigate the plant pest risk associated with the importation of that fruit or vegetable. APHIS then publishes a notice in the Federal Register announcing the availability of the pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the importation of a particular fruit or vegetable. Following the close of the 60-day comment period, APHIS will issue a subsequent Federal Register notice announcing whether or not we will authorize the importation of the fruit or vegetable subject to the phytosanitary measures specified in the notice. In accordance with that process, we published a notice 1 in the Federal Register on June 7, 2022 (87 FR 34632– 34633, Docket No. APHIS–2021–0074), in which we announced the availability, for review and comment, of a pest risk analysis that evaluated the risks associated with the importation of fresh Oha leaves (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) from Nigeria into the continental United States. The pest risk analysis consisted of a risk assessment identifying pests of quarantine significance that could follow the pathway of the importation of fresh Oha leaves from Nigeria into the 1 To view the notice, the pest risk analysis, and other supporting documents, go to www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS–2021–0074 in the Search field. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 continental United States and a risk management document identifying phytosanitary measures to be applied to that commodity to mitigate the pest risk. We solicited comments on the notice for 60 days ending on August 8, 2022. We received no comments by that date. Therefore, in accordance with § 319.56–4(c)(3)(iii), we are announcing our decision to authorize the importation of fresh Oha leaves from Nigeria into the continental United States subject to the phytosanitary measures identified in the risk management document that accompanied the initial notice. These conditions will be listed in the USDA, APHIS Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) database (https://acir.aphis.usda.gov/s/).2 In addition to these specific measures, each shipment must be subject to the general requirements listed in § 319.56– 3 that are applicable to the importation of all fruits and vegetables. Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the recordkeeping and burden requirements associated with this action are included under the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 0579–0049. E-Government Act Compliance The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is committed to compliance with the E- Government Act to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies, to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. For information pertinent to E-Government Act compliance related to this notice, please contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS’ Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, at (301) 851–2483. Congressional Review Act Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs designated this action as not a major rule, as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). 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. 2 On September 30, 2022, the APHIS Fruits and Vegetables Import Requirements (FAVIR) database was replaced by the ACIR database. E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 15, 2023 / Notices Done in Washington, DC, this 9th day of February 2023. Anthony Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2023–03136 Filed 2–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2021–0016] Notice of Decision To Authorize the Importation of Fresh Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruit From Grenada Into the United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: We are advising the public of our decision to authorize the importation into the United States of fresh mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit from Grenada. Based on the findings of a pest risk analysis, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit from Grenada. DATES: Imports may be authorized beginning February 15, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Marc Phillips, Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737– 1231; (301) 851–2114; Marc.Phillips@ usda.gov. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES Background Under the regulations in ‘‘Subpart L— Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56– 1 through 319.56–12, referred to below as the regulations), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits or restricts the importation of fruits and vegetables into the United States from certain parts of the world to prevent plant pests from being introduced into and spread within the United States. Section 319.56–4 of the regulations contains a performance-based process for approving the importation of commodities that, based on the findings of a pest risk analysis, can be safely imported subject to one or more of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:16 Feb 14, 2023 Jkt 259001 designated phytosanitary measures listed in paragraph (b) of that section. Under that process, APHIS proposes to authorize the importation of a fruit or vegetable into the United States if, based on findings of a pest risk analysis, we determine that the measures can mitigate the plant pest risk associated with the importation of that fruit or vegetable. APHIS then publishes a notice in the Federal Register announcing the availability of the pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the importation of a particular fruit or vegetable. Following the close of the 60-day comment period, APHIS will issue a subsequent Federal Register notice announcing whether or not we will authorize the importation of the fruit or vegetable subject to the phytosanitary measures specified in the notice. In accordance with that process, we published a notice 1 in the Federal Register on September 9, 2021 (86 FR 50524, Docket No. APHIS–2021–0016), in which we announced the availability, for review and comment, of a pest risk analysis that evaluated the risks associated with the importation of fresh mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit from Grenada into the United States. The pest risk analysis consisted of a risk assessment identifying pests of quarantine significance that could follow the pathway of importation of fresh mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit from Grenada into the United States and a commodity import evaluation document (CIED) identifying phytosanitary measures to be applied to that commodity to mitigate the pest risk. We solicited comments on the notice for 60 days ending on November 8, 2021. We received one comment by that date, and it was favorable. Therefore, in accordance with the regulations in § 319.56–4(c)(3)(iii), we are announcing our decision to authorize the importation of fresh mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit from Grenada into the United States subject to the phytosanitary measures identified in the CIED that accompanied the initial notice. These conditions will be listed in the USDA, APHIS Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) database (https://acir.aphis.usda.gov/s/).2 In addition to these specific measures, each shipment must be subject to the general requirements listed in § 319.56– 1 To view the notice, the pest risk analysis, other supporting documents, and the comment we received, go to www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS– 2021–0016 in the Search field. 2 On September 30, 2022, the APHIS Fruits and Vegetables Import Requirements (FAVIR) database was replaced by the ACIR database. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9855 3 that are applicable to the importation of all fruits and vegetables. Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the recordkeeping and burden requirements associated with this action are included under the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 0579–0049. E-Government Act Compliance The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is committed to compliance with the E-Government Act to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies, to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. For information pertinent to E-Government Act compliance related to this notice, please contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS’ Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, at (301) 851–2483. Congressional Review Act Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs designated this action as not a major rule, as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). 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 9th day of February 2023. Anthony Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2023–03133 Filed 2–14–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency [Docket ID FSA–2023–0002] Information Collection Request; Inventory Property Management Farm Service Agency, USDA. Notice; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension with a revision of a current information collection request for Inventory Property Management. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9854-9855]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03136]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2021-0074]


Notice of Decision to Authorize the Importation of Fresh Oha 
Leaves (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) From Nigeria Into the Continental 
United States

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: We are advising the public of our decision to authorize the 
importation of fresh Oha leaves (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) from Nigeria 
into the continental United States. Based on the findings of a pest 
risk analysis, which we made available to the public for review and 
comment through a previous notice, we have determined that the 
application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be 
sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant 
pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh Oha leaves from 
Nigeria.

DATES: Imports may be authorized beginning February 15, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Hesham Abuelnaga, Senior 
Regulatory Policy Specialist, Regulatory Coordination and Compliance, 
PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231; (301) 
851-2010; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    Under the regulations in ``Subpart L-Fruits and Vegetables'' (7 CFR 
319.56-1 through 319.56-12, referred to below as the regulations), the 
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits or restricts the importation 
of fruits and vegetables into the United States from certain parts of 
the world to prevent plant pests from being introduced into or 
disseminated within the United States.
    Section 319.56-4 contains a performance-based process for approving 
the importation of fruits and vegetables that, based on the findings of 
a pest risk analysis, can be safely imported subject to one or more of 
the designated phytosanitary measures listed in paragraph (b) of that 
section. Under that process, APHIS proposes to authorize the 
importation of a fruit or vegetable into the United States if, based on 
findings of a pest risk analysis, we determine that the measures can 
mitigate the plant pest risk associated with the importation of that 
fruit or vegetable. APHIS then publishes a notice in the Federal 
Register announcing the availability of the pest risk analysis that 
evaluates the risks associated with the importation of a particular 
fruit or vegetable. Following the close of the 60-day comment period, 
APHIS will issue a subsequent Federal Register notice announcing 
whether or not we will authorize the importation of the fruit or 
vegetable subject to the phytosanitary measures specified in the 
notice.
    In accordance with that process, we published a notice \1\ in the 
Federal Register on June 7, 2022 (87 FR 34632-34633, Docket No. APHIS-
2021-0074), in which we announced the availability, for review and 
comment, of a pest risk analysis that evaluated the risks associated 
with the importation of fresh Oha leaves (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) from 
Nigeria into the continental United States. The pest risk analysis 
consisted of a risk assessment identifying pests of quarantine 
significance that could follow the pathway of the importation of fresh 
Oha leaves from Nigeria into the continental United States and a risk 
management document identifying phytosanitary measures to be applied to 
that commodity to mitigate the pest risk.
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    \1\ To view the notice, the pest risk analysis, and other 
supporting documents, go to www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS-2021-
0074 in the Search field.
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    We solicited comments on the notice for 60 days ending on August 8, 
2022. We received no comments by that date.
    Therefore, in accordance with Sec.  319.56-4(c)(3)(iii), we are 
announcing our decision to authorize the importation of fresh Oha 
leaves from Nigeria into the continental United States subject to the 
phytosanitary measures identified in the risk management document that 
accompanied the initial notice.
    These conditions will be listed in the USDA, APHIS Agricultural 
Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) database (https://acir.aphis.usda.gov/s/).\2\ In addition to these specific measures, 
each shipment must be subject to the general requirements listed in 
Sec.  319.56-3 that are applicable to the importation of all fruits and 
vegetables.
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    \2\ On September 30, 2022, the APHIS Fruits and Vegetables 
Import Requirements (FAVIR) database was replaced by the ACIR 
database.
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Paperwork Reduction Act

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501 et seq.), the recordkeeping and burden requirements associated 
with this action are included under the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) control number 0579-0049.

E-Government Act Compliance

    The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is committed to 
compliance with the E- Government Act to promote the use of the 
internet and other information technologies, to provide increased 
opportunities for citizen access to Government information and 
services, and for other purposes. For information pertinent to E-
Government Act compliance related to this notice, please contact Mr. 
Joseph Moxey, APHIS' Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, at (301) 851-
2483.

Congressional Review Act

    Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs designated this action 
as not a major rule, as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
    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.


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    Done in Washington, DC, this 9th day of February 2023.
Anthony Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-03136 Filed 2-14-23; 8:45 am]
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