82 FR 50116 - Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Tomatoes From France, Morocco, Western Sahara, Chile, and Spain

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 208 (October 30, 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 fresh tomatoes from France, Morocco, Western Sahara, Chile, and Spain.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 208 (Monday, October 30, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50116-50117]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-23539]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2017-0089]


Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an 
Information Collection; Importation of Tomatoes From France, Morocco, 
Western Sahara, Chile, and Spain

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 fresh tomatoes from France, Morocco, Western Sahara, 
Chile, and Spain.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before 
December 29, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0089.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. APHIS-2017-0089, 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-
0089 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 
related to the importation of fresh tomatoes from France, Morocco, 
Western Sahara, Chile, and Spain, contact Dr. Robert Baca, Assistant 
Director for Compliance and Environmental Coordination, Plant Health 
Programs, Plant Protection and Quarantine, APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 
150, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236; (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 Tomatoes From France, Morocco, Western 
Sahara, Chile, and Spain.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0131.
    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--Fruits and 
Vegetables'' (7 CFR 319.56-1 through 319.56-80).
    In accordance with Sec.  319.56-28, fresh tomatoes from France, 
Morocco, Western Sahara, Chile, and Spain may be imported into the 
United States under certain conditions to prevent the introduction of 
plant pests into the United States. These conditions require the use of 
certain information collection activities including greenhouse, 
production site, and treatment facility registration; a trust fund 
agreement; documented quality control program; box labeling; 
application for import permit; appeal of denial or revocation of a 
permit; notice of arrival; emergency action notification; and 
recordkeeping. Also, each consignment of tomatoes must be accompanied 
by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection 
organization (NPPO) or similar agency of the country of origin with an 
additional declaration stating that the provisions of Sec.  319.56-28 
for that country have been met.
    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 0.064 hours per response.
    Respondents: Growers and importers of tomatoes from France, 
Morocco, Western Sahara, Chile, and Spain; and the NPPO or similar 
agency for these countries.
    Estimated annual number of respondents: 20.
    Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 2,240.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 44,809.
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 2,867 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.


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    Done in Washington, DC, this 25th day of October 2017.
Michael C. Gregoire,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-23539 Filed 10-27-17; 8:45 am]
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