[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 217 (Thursday, November 10, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68392-68393]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-22404]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 4, 2005.
    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 
regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (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, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
    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: Health Certificate for the Export of Live Crustaceans, 
Finfish, Mollusks, and Related Products.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-NEW.

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    Summary of Collection: The export of agricultural commodities, 
including animals and animal products, is a major business in the 
United States and contributes to a favorable balance of trade. The 
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) maintains 
information regarding the import health requirements of other countries 
for animals and animal products exported from the United States. The 
regulations governing the export of animals and products from the 
United States are contained in 9 CFR parts 91, subchapter D. 
``Exportation and Importation of Animals (including Poultry) and Animal 
Products,'' and apply to farm-raised aquatic animals and products, as 
well as other livestock and products. These regulations are authorized 
by the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301-8317). The National 
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Fish and 
Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S. Department of Interior, as well as APHIS, 
have legal authorities and responsibilities related to aquatic animal 
health in the United States. All three agencies have therefore entered 
into a Memorandum of Understanding delineating their respective 
responsibilities in the issuance of the health certificate for the 
export of live aquatic animals and animal products. A new health 
certificate has been developed that will bear the logo of all three 
agencies, and can be used by all three when issuing a health 
certificate for the export of live crustaceans, finfish, mollusks, and 
their related products from the U.S.
    Need and Use of the Information: The health certificate will 
require the names of the species being exported from the U.S., their 
age and weights, and whether they are cultured stock or wild stock; 
their place of origin, their country of destination and the date and 
method of transport. The certificate will be completed by an accredited 
inspector with assistance from the producer and must be signed by both 
the accredited inspector as well as the appropriate Federal official 
from APHIS, NOAA, or FWS who certifies the health status of the 
shipment being exported. The use of the certificate will lend 
consistency to a public service delivered by three separate agencies, 
and should make the aquatic export certification process less confusing 
for those who require this important service. Failing to use this form 
could result in less efficient service to the exporting public.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Individuals or households; 
Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 100.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,500.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-22404 Filed 11-9-05; 8:45 am]
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