[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 173 (Friday, September 5, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51782-51783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-20608]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 2, 2008.
    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: Importation of Restricted and Controlled Animal and Poultry 
Products and Byproducts,Organisms, and Vectors into the U.S.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0015.
    Summary of Collection: Disease prevention is the most effective 
method for maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing the 
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) ability to compete 
in the world market of animals and animal products trade. The 
Veterinary Service, a program in APHIS, enforces regulations that 
pertain to the importation of restricted animal byproducts and 
controlled materials into the United States and the prevention of 
foreign animal disease incursions into the United States. The 
regulations under which APHIS conducts these disease prevention 
activities are contained in Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Parts 94, 
95, and 122 of the Code of Federal Regulations. APHIS collects 
information using several forms.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure that imported items do not present a disease risk to the 
livestock and poultry populations of the United States. The information 
collected will provide APHIS with critical information concerning the 
origin and history of the items destined for importation into the 
United States. Without the information, the United States would be at 
risk of an exotic disease incursion.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; 
Individuals or households; Not for-profit institutions; Foreign 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 10,386.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting; On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 22,986.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Endangered Species Regulations and Forfeiture Procedures.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0076.
    Summary of Collection: The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 
U.S.C. 1513 et seq.) directs Federal departments to utilize their 
authorities

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under the Act to conserve endangered and threatened species. Section 3 
of the Act specifies that the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to 
promulgate such regulations as may be appropriate to enforce the Act. 
The regulations contained in 7 CFR 355 are intended to carry out the 
provisions of the Act. The Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) 
division of USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is 
responsible for implementing these regulations. Specifically, Section 
9(d) of the Act authorizes 7 CFR 355.11, which requires a general 
permit to engage in the business of importing or exporting terrestrial 
plants listed in 50 CFR Parts 17 and 23. APHIS will collect information 
using several PPQ forms.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information on 
the applicant's name and address, whether the applicant is affiliated 
with a business, and the address of all the applicant's business 
locations in order for the applicant to obtain a general permit. Upon 
approval of the permit, any endangered species shipped via mail must be 
sent to an authorized port of entry and must be accompanied by 
appropriate supporting documentation.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit, 
individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 16,584.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 8,533.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Hawaiian and Territorial Quarantine Notices.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0198.
    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 
products to prevent the introduction of plant pest into the United 
States or their dissemination within the United States. The Plant 
Protection and Quarantine, a program within the Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service (APHIS), is responsible for implementing the Act and 
does so through the enforcement of its Hawaiian and territorial 
quarantine regulations, contained in Part 318 of Title 7, Code of 
Federal Regulations. Hawaiian and territorial quarantines are necessary 
to prevent the spread of dangerous plant diseases and pests. APHIS will 
collect information using several forms.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information 
from a variety of individuals who are involved in growing, packing, 
handling, and transporting plants and plant products. The information 
collected will be used to determine compliance with regulations and for 
issuance of forms, permits, certificates, and other required documents.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit, and 
farms.
    Number of Respondents: 1,129.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 986.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-20608 Filed 9-4-08; 8:45 am]
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