78 FR 223 pgs. 69362-69363 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Type: NOTICEVolume: 78Number: 223Pages: 69362 - 69363
Pages: 69362, 69363FR document: [FR Doc. 2013-27562 Filed 11-18-13; 8:45 am]
Agency: Agriculture Department
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
November 13, 2013.
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 regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
[top] Comments regarding this information collection received by December 19, 2013 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
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. 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 pest, 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 will collect information using, cooperative agreements, pest detection surveys, and the USDA APHIS Specimens for Determination, PPQ Form 391, and other forms to predict potential plant pest and noxious weed situations and to promptly detect and respond to the occurrence of new pest 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 farmers, State personnel, and other involved in agriculture and protection of the environment in order to plan pest control measures, detect new outbreaks, and to determine the threat pose by migratory pests.
Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 54.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting; On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 3,627.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-27562 Filed 11-18-13; 8:45 am]
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