[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 77 (Tuesday, April 21, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 22124]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-08422]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2020-0008]


Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information 
Collection; Importation of Live Fish, Fertilized Eggs, and Gametes From 
Tilapia Lake Virus-Susceptible Species

ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment 
request.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's 
intention to request an extension of approval of an information 
collection associated with the importation of live fish, fertilized 
eggs, and gametes from tilapia lake virus-susceptible species into the 
United States.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before June 
22, 2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2020-0008.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. APHIS-2020-0008, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, 
APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-
1238.
    Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may 
be viewed at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHI-2020-0008 
or in our reading room, which is located in Room 1141 of the USDA South 
Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC. 
Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, 
please call (202) 799-7039 before coming.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the regulations for 
the importation of live fish, fertilized eggs, and gametes from tilapia 
lake virus-susceptible species, contact Dr. Alicia Marston, Senior 
Staff Veterinary Medical Officer, Live Animal Imports and Exports, 
APHIS Veterinary Services, 4700 River Road Unit 39, Riverdale, MD 
20737; (301) 851-3361. For additional information about the information 
collection process, contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS' Information 
Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851-2483.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Importation of Live Fish, Fertilized Eggs, and Gametes From 
Tilapia Lake Virus-Susceptible Species.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0473.
    Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information 
collection.
    Abstract: Under 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 is authorized, among other things, to 
prohibit or restrict the importation and interstate movement of animals 
and animal products to prevent the introduction into and dissemination 
within the United States of livestock diseases and pests. To carry out 
this mission, APHIS regulates the importation of animals and animal 
products into the United States.
    In March 2019, the U.S. aquaculture industry experienced an 
outbreak of Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV). APHIS determined that the 
introduction and establishment of TiLV posed a serious threat to U.S. 
agriculture, and as a result, published a Federal Order \1\ on November 
12, 2019, placing certain requirements on the importation of all live 
fish, fertilized eggs, and gametes from TiLV-susceptible species 
imported from all countries. Based on the Federal Order, these imported 
items must be accompanied by a U.S. Department of Agriculture-issued 
import permit, an official veterinary health certificate, and evidence 
of a veterinary inspection at a designated U.S. port of entry before 
being allowed entry into the United States.
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    \1\ https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/downloads/import/tilv-federal-order.pdf.
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    We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve 
our use of these information collection activities, as described, for 
an additional 3 years.
    The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public 
(as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. 
These comments will help us:
    (1) Evaluate 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) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, 
electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of responses.
    Estimate of burden: The public burden for this collection of 
information is estimated to average 0.84 hours per response.
    Respondents: State animal health officials, importers, and 
veterinarians.
    Estimated annual number of respondents: 57.
    Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 2.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 114.
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 96 hours. (Due to 
averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of 
the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per 
response.)
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 16th day of April 2020.
Mark Davidson,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-08422 Filed 4-20-20; 8:45 am]
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