Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 24968-24969 [2023-08668]

Download as PDF 24968 Notices Federal Register Vol. 88, No. 79 Tuesday, April 25, 2023 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–TB–23–0022] Tobacco Inspection and Grading Services: Notice of Request for an 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 for an extension to the currently approved information collection in support of the Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act of 2004, the Rural Development, Food and Drug Administrative, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2002 (Appropriations Act), and the Tobacco Inspection Act and Regulations Governing the Tobacco Standards. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by June 23, 2023 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments concerning this notice by using the electronic process available at https:// www.regulations.gov. All comments should reference the document number and the date and the page number of this issue of the Federal Register. Written comments may be submitted via mail to Shethir M. Riva, Director, Research and Promotion, Cotton and Tobacco Program, AMS, USDA, 100 Riverside Parkway, Suite 101, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406. All comments received will be posted without change, including any personal information provided, at https:// www.regulations.gov and will be lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Apr 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 included in the record and made available to the public. Please do not include personally identifiable information (such as name, address, or other contact information) or confidential business information that you do not want publicly disclosed. Comments may be submitted anonymously. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shethir M. Riva, Director, Research and Promotion, Cotton and Tobacco Program, Telephone (540) 361–2726 or Email: CottonRP@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Reporting and Recording Requirements for 7 CFR part 29. OMB Number: 0581–0056. Expiration Date of Approval: June 30, 2023. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The Tobacco Inspection Act (7 U.S.C. 511–511s) requires that all tobacco sold at designated auction markets in the U.S. be inspected and graded. The Appropriations Act (7 U.S.C. 511s note) requires that all tobacco eligible for price support in the U.S. be inspected and graded. The Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 518–519a) eliminated price supports and marketing quotas for all tobacco beginning with the 2005 crop year. Mandatory inspection and grading of domestic and imported tobacco was eliminated as well as the mandatory pesticide testing of imported tobacco and the tobacco market news program. The Tobacco Inspection Act also provides for interested parties to request inspection, pesticide testing, and grading services on a permissive basis. The information collection requirements authorized for the programs under the Tobacco Inspection Act and the Appropriations Act include: application for inspection of tobacco, application and other information used in the approval of new auction markets or the extension of services to designated tobacco markets, and the information required to be provided in connection with auction and nonauction sales. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1.60 hours per response. Respondents: Primarily tobacco companies, tobacco manufacturers, PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 import inspectors, and small businesses or organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 50. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 48. Estimated Number of Responses: 2,415. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3,651. 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 utility; (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 those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Melissa Bailey, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2023–08660 Filed 4–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request 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 E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 79 / Tuesday, April 25, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 information on those who are to 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 May 25, 2023 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: Domestic Quarantine Regulations. OMB Control Number: 0579–0088. Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701– 7772) the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to prohibit or restrict the importation, entry, or movement of plants and plant pests to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States or their dissemination within the United States. Plant Protection and Quarantine, a program within USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is responsible for implementing this Act and does so through the enforcement of its domestic quarantine regulations contained in Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, CFR part 301. Administering these regulations requires APHIS to use various forms and documents to collect or record information from the variety of individuals who are involved in growing, packing, handling, or transporting, plants and plant products. The collected information is used to determine compliance with domestic quarantines necessary for regulating the movement of articles from infested areas to non-infested areas and ensuring injurious plant diseases and insect pests do not spread within the United States. Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information obtained VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Apr 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 through processing of applications for permits or certificates, requests for or during inspections, and processing of violation notices, agreements, and other actions. Information is collected from the growers, packers, shippers, and exporters of regulated articles to ensure that the articles, when moved from a quarantined area, do not harbor injurious plant diseases and insect pests. The information will be used to determine compliance with regulations and for issuance of permits, certificates, and other required documents. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal agricultural officials; Business or other for-profit; Farms; Individuals. Number of Respondents: 8,821. Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion. Total Burden Hours: 261,492. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–08668 Filed 4–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food Safety and Inspection Service [Docket No. FSIS–2022–0030] National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notification of public meeting. AGENCY: Pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), FSIS is announcing a virtual meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on State and Federal meat and poultry inspection programs, food safety, and other matters that fall within the scope of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA), and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA). The committee will convene virtually on June 21–22, 2023, in a public meeting where FSIS will present one charge to the Committee: to offer input on ways FSIS can enhance outreach efforts to best promote equity and bring economic opportunity to underserved communities and individuals, while strengthening the food supply chain and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24969 The virtual public meeting is scheduled for June 21–22, 2023. The public meeting is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST on June 21 and 22, 2023. DATES: The meeting is virtual and will be viewable via a link provided by email when you register for the meeting. Attendees must pre-register for the meeting. See the pre-registration instructions under ‘‘Registration and Meeting Materials.’’ Public Comments: FSIS invites interested persons to submit comments on this meeting by May 25, 2023. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions at that site for submitting comments. • Mail: Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 3758, Washington, DC 20250–3700. • Hand- or Courier-Delivered Submittals: Deliver to 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Jamie L. Whitten Building, Room 350–E, Washington, DC 20250–3700. Instructions: All items submitted by mail or electronic mail must include the Agency name and docket number FSIS– 2022–0030. Comments received in response to this docket will be made available for public inspection and posted without change, including any personal information, to https:// www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to background documents or comments received, call (202) 937–4272 to schedule a time to visit the FSIS Docket Room at 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–3700. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katrina Green, Director, Resource and Administrative Management Staff— Designated Federal Officer, Office of Policy and Program Development, by email at NACMPI@usda.gov or telephone at 202–205–0495 regarding specific questions about the Committee or this meeting. General information about the Committee can also be found at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/nacmpi. For the hearing impaired, contact the Federal Information Relay Service: https://www.federalrelay.us/ or 800– 877–0996 (Voice, TTY, ASCII or Spanish). E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 79 (Tuesday, April 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24968-24969]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08668]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

    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

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information on those who are to 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 May 25, 
2023 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: Domestic Quarantine Regulations.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0088.
    Summary of Collection: Under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 
7701-7772) the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to prohibit or 
restrict the importation, entry, or movement of plants and plant pests 
to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the United States or 
their dissemination within the United States. Plant Protection and 
Quarantine, a program within USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS), is responsible for implementing this Act and does so 
through the enforcement of its domestic quarantine regulations 
contained in Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, CFR part 301.
    Administering these regulations requires APHIS to use various forms 
and documents to collect or record information from the variety of 
individuals who are involved in growing, packing, handling, or 
transporting, plants and plant products. The collected information is 
used to determine compliance with domestic quarantines necessary for 
regulating the movement of articles from infested areas to non-infested 
areas and ensuring injurious plant diseases and insect pests do not 
spread within the United States.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information 
obtained through processing of applications for permits or 
certificates, requests for or during inspections, and processing of 
violation notices, agreements, and other actions. Information is 
collected from the growers, packers, shippers, and exporters of 
regulated articles to ensure that the articles, when moved from a 
quarantined area, do not harbor injurious plant diseases and insect 
pests. The information will be used to determine compliance with 
regulations and for issuance of permits, certificates, and other 
required documents.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal agricultural 
officials; Business or other for-profit; Farms; Individuals.
    Number of Respondents: 8,821.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 261,492.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-08668 Filed 4-24-23; 8:45 am]
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