82 FR 15318 - Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Jackfruit, Pineapple, and Starfruit From Malaysia Into the Continental United States

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 58 (March 28, 2017)

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the regulations for the importation of jackfruit, pineapple, and starfruit from Malaysia into the continental United States.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 58 (Tuesday, March 28, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15318-15319]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06216]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2017-0017]


Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an 
Information Collection; Importation of Jackfruit, Pineapple, and 
Starfruit From Malaysia Into the Continental United States

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Revision to and 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 a revision to and extension of approval of an 
information collection associated with the regulations for the 
importation of jackfruit, pineapple, and starfruit from Malaysia into 
the continental United States.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before May 
30, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0017.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. APHIS-2017-0017, 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=APHIS-2017-
0017 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 jackfruit, pineapple, and starfruit from Malaysia 
into the continental United States, contact Dr. Robert Baca, Assistant 
Director, Permitting and Compliance Coordination, Compliance and 
Environmental Coordination Branch, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 
150, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851-2292. For copies of more detailed 
information on the information collection, contact Ms. Kimberly Hardy, 
APHIS' Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851-2483.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Importation of Jackfruit, Pineapple, and Starfruit From 
Malaysia Into the Continental United States.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0408.
    Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an 
information collection.
    Abstract: 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 regulates 
the importation of fruits and vegetables into the United States from 
certain parts of the world as provided in ``Subpart--

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Fruits and Vegetables'' (7 CFR 319.56-1 through 319.56-76).
    In accordance with Sec.  319.56-65, jackfruit, pineapple, and 
starfruit from Malaysia may be imported into the continental United 
States under certain conditions to prevent the introduction of plant 
pests into the United States. Those conditions include irradiation 
treatment, inspection, and importation in commercial consignments. An 
additional condition of entry is that the fruit must be accompanied by 
a phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection 
organization (NPPO) of Malaysia, and the phytosanitary certificate must 
include an additional declaration as indicated in the regulations.
    We are asking 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 reporting burden for this collection 
of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response.
    Respondents: Importers of jackfruit, pineapple, and starfruit from 
Malaysia and the NPPO of Malaysia.
    Estimated annual number of respondents: 86.
    Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 2.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 170.
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 170 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 23rd day of March 2017.
Jere L. Dick,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-06216 Filed 3-27-17; 8:45 am]
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