[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 236 (Friday, December 9, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75586-75587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26760]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2022-0067]


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

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Request for 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 regulations for the importation of live 
fish, fertilized eggs, and gametes from tilapia lake virus-susceptible 
species into the United States.

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DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before 
February 7, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov. 
Enter APHIS-2022-0067 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab, 
then select the Comment button in the list of documents.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. APHIS-2022-0067, 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 regulations.gov or in our reading room, which is located 
in Room 1620 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 
related to the importation of live fish, fertilized eggs, and gametes 
from TiLV-susceptible species, contact Dr. Alicia Marston, Senior Staff 
Veterinary Medical Officer, Live Animal Imports and Exports, APHIS 
Veterinary Services, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851-
3361. For detailed information about the information collection 
reporting process, contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS' Information 
Collection Coordinator; (301) 851-2483; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Imports 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 (USDA) 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.
    The U.S. aquaculture industry experienced an outbreak of tilapia 
lake virus (TiLV) in March 2019, and APHIS determined that the 
introduction and establishment of TiLV posed a serious threat to U.S. 
agriculture. Subsequently, APHIS published a Federal Order \1\ in 
November 2019 placing certain import requirements on all live fish, 
fertilized eggs, and gametes from TiLV-susceptible species imported 
from all countries. At this time, the Federal Order remains in effect. 
These imported items must be accompanied by a USDA-issued import 
permit, an official veterinary health certificate, and evidence of a 
U.S. veterinary inspection 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 0.86 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: 98 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 5th day of December 2022.
Anthony Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-26760 Filed 12-8-22; 8:45 am]
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