[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 21 (Wednesday, January 31, 2018)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-01898]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 26, 2018.
    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 (1) 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; (2) the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden 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 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 March 2, 
2018 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building, 
725--17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to 
submit their comments to OMB via email to: [email protected] 
or fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. 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: Communicable Diseases in Horses.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0127.
    Summary of Collection: Under the authority of the Animal Health 
Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.), the Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
regulates the importation and interstate movement of animals and animal 
products, and conducts various other activities to protect the health 
of U.S. livestock and poultry. Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is an 
infectious and potentially fatal viral disease of equines. There is no 
vaccine or treatment for the disease. It is often difficult to 
differentiate from other fever-producing diseases, including anthrax, 
influenza, and equine encephalitis. The regulations in 9 CFR 75.4 
govern the interstate movement of equines that have tested positive to 
an official test for EIA (EIA reactors) and provide for the approval of 
laboratories, diagnostic facilities, and research facilities. Ensuring 
the safe movement of these horses requires the use of information 
collection activities, including an EIA laboratory test form, a 
certificate or permit for the interstate movement of an EIA reactor, a 
supplemental investigation form if a horse tests positive for EIA, 
agreements, request for hearing, and written notification of withdrawal 
of approval.
    Need and Use of the Information: The information collected from 
forms, APHIS VS 10-11, Equine Infectious Anemia Laboratory Test; VS 10-
12, Equine Infectious Anemia Supplemental Investigation; and VS 1-27, 
Permit for the Movement of Restricted Animals, will be used to prevent 
the spread of equine infectious anemia. Regulations also require the 
use an Agreement for Approved Livestock Facilities, Request for 
Hearing, Written Notification of Approval Withdrawal, Proposal to 
Conduct Laboratory EIA, Review of Requirements, Agreement to Conduct 
EIA Testing, Inspections, Memorandum of Recommendation and 
Justification, Monthly Summary Reporting, and Request for Approval to 
Withdrawal. Without the information it would be impossible for APHIS to 
effectively regulate the interstate movement of horses infected with 
EIA.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; Business or other for-profit; 
State, Local and Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 235,486.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 118,010.

    Title: Importation of Fresh Bananas from the Philippines into 
Hawaii and U.S. Territories.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0415.
    Summary of Collection: The Plant Protection Act (PPA, 7 U.S.C. 7701 
et seq.) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to restrict the 
importation, entry, or interstate movement of plants, plant products, 
and other articles to prevent the introduction of plant pests into the 
United States or their dissemination within the United States. As 
authorized by the PPA, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 
(APHIS) regulates the importation of certain fruits and vegetables in 
accordance with the regulations in ``Subpart--Fruits and Vegetables'' 
(7 CFR 319.56-1 through 319.56-76). In accordance with Section 319.56-
58, Bananas from the Philippines may be imported into the United States 
under certain conditions to prevent the introduction of plant pests 
into the United States.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information 
using the following activities: Phytosanitary certificates, 
registrations of production sites, operational workplans, monitoring 
and oversight of places of production, trapping, recordkeeping, 
identifying shipping documents, and post-harvest inspection.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; and 
Foreign Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 41.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion, Recordkeeping.
    Total Burden Hours: 2,062.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-01898 Filed 1-30-18; 8:45 am]
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