[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 143 (Friday, July 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44848-44850]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-16054]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
July 21, 2020.
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; 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; the
accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used; ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to
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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 August
24, 2020 will be considered. Written comments and recommendations for
the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days
of the publication of this notice on the following website
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for
Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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: Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0010.
Summary of Collection: The Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 3301--et
seq.) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, either independently or
in cooperation with States, to carry out operations or measures to
detect, eradicate, suppress, control, prevent, or retard the spread of
plant pests and noxious weeds. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), along with the
States and other agencies, collects and manages data on plant pests,
woods, and biological control agents through the Cooperative
Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS). The program allows the States and PPQ
to conduct surveys to detect and measure the presence of exotic plant
pests and weeds and to input surveillance data into a national
computer-based system known as the National Agricultural Plant
Information System (NAPIS).
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS collects information using
cooperative agreements, pest detection surveys, and a Specimens for
Determination form (PPQ Form 391), to predict potential plant pest and
noxious weed situations and to promptly detect and respond to the
occurrence of new pests and to record the location of those pest
incursions that could directly hinder the export of U.S. farm
commodities. If the information were not collected, it would seriously
impact APHIS' ability to timely assist State personnel, and others
involved in agriculture and protection of the environment in order to
plan pest control measures, detect new outbreaks, and to determine the
threat posed by migratory pests.
Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 54.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting; On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 3,570.
Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service
Title: Swine Health Protection.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0065.
Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or
poultry. The AHPA is contained in Title X, Subtitle E, Sections 10401-
18 of P.O. 107-171, May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural
Investment Act of 2002. Veterinary Services, a program with the Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is responsible for
administering regulations intended to prevent the dissemination of
animal diseases within the United States. Garbage is one of the primary
media through which numerous infections or communicable diseases of
swine are transmitted. Because of the serious threat to the U.S. swine
industry, Congress passed Public Law 96-468 ``Swine Health Protection
Act'' on October 17, 1980. This law requires USDA to ensure that all
garbage is treated prior to its being fed to swine that are intended
for interstate or foreign commerce or that substantially affect such
commerce. The Act and the regulations will allow only operators of
garbage treatment facilities, which meet certain specification to
utilize garbage for swine feeding. APHIS will use various forms to
collect information.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS collects information from
persons desiring to obtain a permit (license) to operate a facility to
treat garbage. Prior to issuance of a license, an inspection will be
made of the facility by an authorized representative to determine if it
meets all requirements of the regulations. Periodic inspections will be
made to determine if licenses are meeting the standards for operation
of their approved facilities. Upon receipt of the information from the
Animal Health Officials, the information is used by Federal or State
animal health personnel to determine whether the waste collector is
feeding garbage to swine, whether it is being treated, and whether the
feeder is licensed or needs to be licensed.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; State,
Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 15,150.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 1,715,545.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Importation of Live Swine (from Certain Regions), Pork, and
Pork Products.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0230.
Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to
detect, control, or eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or
poultry. The regulations under which the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS) conducts disease prevention activities are
contained in Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Part 94. These
regulations place certain restrictions on the importation of swine,
pork, and pork products into the United States. Regulations regarding
other animal products and byproducts can be found at 95 and 112.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to
ensure regulatory compliance for mitigation of classical swine fever
(CSF) from imports of swine (from certain regions), pork, and pork
products into the United States. To ensure this the regulations include
information collection activities such as certification for importation
of pork or pork products; application of seal; location and reason for
breaking seal and application of new seal; termination of agreement;
request for approval of defrost facility; request hearing for denial or
approval of defrost facility; application for import of small amounts
of pork or pork products; cooperative service agreement; notification
of Customs and Border Protection inspectors for pork from specific
regions; recordkeeping requirements for certificates; certificates for
meat processed in tubes; certification for importation of hams;
agreement for processing procedures; identification procedures;
recordkeeping for processing origin of hams; and program statements.
If this information were collected less frequently or not collected
at all, the
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United States would be at increased risk for the introduction of
rinderpest, FMD, SF, CSF and SVD. This would cause serious economic
consequences to U.S. Agricultural exports and several U.S. livestock
industries and have potentially serious health consequences for U.S.
livestock.
Description of Respondents: Full-time, salaried veterinary officers
employed by the governments of Brazil, Chile, and Mexico; industry
representatives; and U.S. importers.
Number of Respondents: 101.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 58,996.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Importation of Live Fish, Fertilized Eggs, and Gametes from
Tilapia Lake Virus-Susceptible Species.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0473.
Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C.
8301 et seq.) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, either
independently or in cooperation with States, 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.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS has determined that the
introduction and establishment of Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) posed a
serious threat to U.S. agriculture and published a Federal Order
placing certain requirements on the importation of all live fish,
fertilized eggs, and gametes from TiLV-susceptible species imported
from all countries. 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.
Description of Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Government,
Importers, and Veterinarians.
Number of Respondents: 57.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting; On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 96 hours.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-16054 Filed 7-23-20; 8:45 am]
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