[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 43 (Monday, March 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 13070]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-5194]
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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 43 / Monday, March 5, 2012 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. Nos. AMS-DA-11-0061; DA-11-06]
Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection
for Export/Health Certificate Forms
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service's (AMS) intention to request approval, from the Office of
Management and Budget, for export certificate request forms for dairy
products. There are currently 17 different export certificate request
forms for dairy products with more expected as negotiations continue
with more countries.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 4, 2012 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent to Office of the Deputy Administrator,
USDA/AMS/Dairy Programs, Room 2968-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20090-6465 or may be submitted at the Federal
eRulemaking Portal: http//www.regulations.gov. Comments should
reference the docket number and the date and page of issue in the
Federal Register. All comments received will be available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the above address or at
www.regulations.gov. The identity of the individuals or entities
submitting comments will be made public.
Additional Information: Contact Kenneth Vorgert, USDA/AMS/Dairy
Programs, Dairy Grading Branch, 2150 Western Court, Suite 100, Lisle,
IL 60532-1973; Tel: 630-437-5037, Fax: 630-437-5037 or via email at:
ken.vorgert@ams.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Export Health Certificate Request Forms.
OMB Numbers: 0581-NEW.
Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from approval date.
Type of Request: New information collection.
Abstract: The dairy grading program is a voluntary user fee program
authorized under the Agricultural Marketing Act (AMA) of 1946 (7 U.S.C.
1621-1627). The regulations governing inspection and grading services
of manufactured or processed dairy products are contained in 7 CFR part
58. International markets are increasing for United States dairy
products. Importing countries are requiring certification as to
production methods and sources of raw ingredients for dairy products.
USDA, AMS, Dairy Grading Branch is the designated agency for issuing
sanitary certificates for dairy products in the United States.
Exporters must request export certificates from USDA, AMS, Dairy
Grading Branch if the importing country requires them.
Need and Use of the Information: In order for AMS to provide the
required information on the export sanitary certificates it must
collect the information from the exporter. The information required on
the sanitary certificates varies from country to country requiring
specific forms for each country to collect the information. Such
information includes: identity of the importer and exporter;
consignment specifics and border entry point at the country of
destination. There are currently 16 different export certificate
request forms with ongoing negotiations with at least 5 more countries
on possible new sanitary certificates. The information gathered using
these forms is only used to create the export sanitary certificate.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this information
collection is estimated to average 0.16 hour per request.
Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit.
Estimated Number of respondents: 250.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 15,000.
Estimated Average number of responses per respondent: 60.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,400 hours.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate on the burden of the
proposed collection of information including the validity of the
methodology and the assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who
are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology.
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public
record.
Dated: February 28, 2012.
Robert C. Keeney,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012-5194 Filed 3-2-12; 8:45 am]
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