[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 30041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14774]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 18, 2009.
    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: Special Needs Request Under the Plant Protection Act.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0291.
    Summary of Collection: The Plant Protection Act (PPA) (7 U.S.C. 
7701 et. seq.) gives authority to the Secretary of Agriculture to 
prohibit or restrict the importation, entry, exportation, or movement 
in interstate commerce of any plant, plant product, biological control 
organism, noxious weed, article, or means of conveyance if the 
Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary 
to prevent the introduction of plant pests or noxious weed into the 
United States. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) 
amended its domestic quarantine regulations to establish a process by 
which a State or political subdivision of a State could request 
approval to impose prohibitions or restrictions on the movement in 
interstate commerce of specific articles that are in addition to the 
prohibitions and restrictions imposed by APHIS. 7 CFR 301.1 through 
301.1-3, ``Subpart-Special Need Request'' APHIS sets out procedures for 
the criteria, action, and submission of a special need request.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS believes that specific 
information, which would be considered along with more general 
information available to APHIS, would be necessary for the 
Administrator to be able to determine whether to grant or deny a 
request for a special need exemption. The administrator's determination 
would be based upon his or her review of the information submitted by 
the State or political subdivision in support of its request and would 
take into account any comments received.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,600.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: PPQ Form 816; Contract Pilot and Aircraft Acceptance.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0298.
    Summary of Collection: The Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et. 
seq.) directs the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program, 
subject to available funds, to control grasshoppers and Mormon crickets 
on all Federal lands to protect rangeland. The Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service (APHIS) carries out this program primarily by 
treating infested lands by aerial spraying of pesticides from aircraft.
    Need and Use of the Information: Contract Pilot and Aircraft 
Acceptance Form (PPQ-816) is used by the Plant Protection and 
Quarantine personnel who are involved with contracts for aerial 
application services for emergency pest outbreaks. The form is used to 
document that the pilot and aircraft meet contract specifications.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 15.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 4.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-14774 Filed 6-23-09; 8:45 am]
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