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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For 

information on regulations associated 

with the importation of fruits and 

vegetables, contact Mr. Tony Roman, 

Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist, 

PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 133, 

Riverdale, MD 20737–1231; (301) 851– 

2242. 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 Fruits and 

Vegetables. 

OMB Control Number: 0579–0128. 

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 (APHIS) 

regulates the importation of certain 

fruits and vegetables in accordance with 

the regulations in ‘‘Subpart—Fruits and 

Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56–1 through 

319.56–78). 

Section 319.56–25 provides the 

requirements for the importation of 

papayas from certain regions of Brazil, 

Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, 

Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama into 

the continental United States, Alaska, 

Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

The importation of these papayas 

requires the use of certain information 

collection activities, including 

phytosanitary certificates, maintaining 

fruit fly monitoring records, and 

labeling of boxes. 

We are asking the Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) to 

approve our use of these information 

collection activities 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 

0.025 hours per response. 

Respondents: Importers of fruits and 

vegetables and national plant protection 

organizations of exporting countries. 

Estimated Annual Number of 

Respondents: 119. 

Estimated Annual Number of 

Responses per Respondent: 163.81. 

Estimated Annual Number of 

Responses: 19,493. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden on 

Respondents: 480 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 17th day of 

August 2017. 

Michael C. Gregoire, 

Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant 

Health Inspection Service. 

[FR Doc. 2017–17875 Filed 8–23–17; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–34–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection 

Service 

[Docket No. APHIS–2017–0047] 

Notice of Request for Approval of an 

Information Collection; Citrus Black 

Spot 

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health 

Inspection Service, USDA. 

ACTION: New information collection; 

comment request. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 

notice announces the Animal and Plant 

Health Inspection Service’s intention to 

request approval of an information 

collection associated with the 

requirements for the interstate 

movement of regulated articles to 

prevent the spread of citrus black spot. 

DATES: We will consider all comments 

that we receive on or before October 23, 

2017. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

by either of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov/ 

#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0047. 

• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: 

Send your comment to Docket No. 

APHIS–2017–0047, 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-2017-0047 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 citrus black spot, 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: Citrus Black Spot. 

OMB Control Number: 0579–XXXX. 

Type of Request: Approval of a new 

information collection. 

Abstract: As authorized by the Plant 

Protection Act (PPA, 7 U.S.C. 7701 et 

seq.), the Secretary of Agriculture, either 

independently or in cooperation with 

States, may carry out operations or 

measures to detect, eradicate, suppress, 

control, prevent, or retard the spread of 

plant pests that are new to or not widely 

distributed within the United States. 

This authority has been delegated to the 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection 

Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department 

of Agriculture, which administers 

regulations to implement the PPA. 

Under the PPA, the Secretary may also 

issue regulations requiring plants and 

plant products moved in interstate 

commerce to be subject to remedial 

measures determined necessary to 

prevent the spread of the pest. 

APHIS issued Federal Orders for 

citrus black spot (CBS, Guignardia 

citricarpa) and established requirements 

for the movement of regulated articles 

such as citrus (Citrus spp.) fruit, all 


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citrus plants and plant parts, including 

leaves for consumption, and any other 

products, articles, or means of 

conveyance that an inspector 

determines presents a risk of spreading 

CBS. 

CBS, a fungal disease marked by dark, 

speckled spots or blotches on the rinds 

of fruit, is an economically significant 

citrus disease. It causes early fruit drop, 

reduces crop yield, and renders the 

highly blemished fruit unmarketable. 

While all commercial citrus cultivars 

are susceptible to CBS, the most 

vulnerable are lemons and late-maturing 

varieties of oranges like Valencia. These 

varieties are widely grown 

commercially in Florida and in other 

citrus-producing areas of the United 

States. The greatest risk of transmission 

of CBS is associated with infected 

nursery stock and decomposing citrus 

leaves that have fallen in groves. There 

is also a risk of disease transmission if 

infected leaves, plant debris, or fruit are 

not adequately covered or secured 

during transport. 

To safeguard U.S. agriculture, APHIS 

requires the respondents listed below to 

complete information collection 

activities, such as compliance 

agreements, certificates, limited permits, 

individually numbered trip tickets, 

disposal site approvals, and inspections. 

We are asking the Office of 

Management and Budget to approve our 

use of these information collection 

activities for 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 0.26 hours per 

response. 

Respondents: U.S. producers, 

growers, packers, inspectors, 

individuals, and State officials. 

Estimated Annual Number of 

Respondents: 265. 

Estimated Annual Number of 

Responses per Respondent: 94. 

Estimated Annual Number of 

Responses: 25,038. 

Estimated Total Annual Burden on 

Respondents: 6,712 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 17th day of 

August 2017. 

Michael C. Gregoire, 

Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant 

Health Inspection Service. 

[FR Doc. 2017–17877 Filed 8–23–17; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–34–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection 

Service 

[Docket No. APHIS–2017–0051] 

Notice of Request for Approval of an 

Information Collection; Systems 

Approach for the Interstate Movement 

of Fresh, Mature Kaffir Lime, Curry, 

and Bael Leaves for Consumption 

From Areas Quarantined for Citrus 

Greening and Asian Citrus Psyllid 

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health 

Inspection Service, USDA. 

ACTION: New information collection; 

comment request. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 

notice announces the Animal and Plant 

Health Inspection Service’s intention to 

request approval of an information 

collection associated with the 

requirements for the interstate 

movement of fresh, mature Kaffir lime, 

curry, and bael leaves for consumption 

from areas quarantined for citrus 

greening and Asian citrus psyllid. 

DATES: We will consider all comments 

that we receive on or before October 23, 

2017. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

by either of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov/ 

#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0051. 

• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: 

Send your comment to Docket No. 

APHIS–2017–0051, 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-2017-0051 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 fresh, mature Kaffir 

lime, curry, and bael leaves for 

consumption from areas quarantined for 

citrus greening and Asian citrus psyllid, 

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: Systems Approach for the 

Interstate Movement of Fresh, Mature 

Kaffir Lime, Curry, and Bael Leaves for 

Consumption From Areas Quarantined 

for Citrus Greening and Asian Citrus 

Psyllid. 

OMB Control Number: 0579–XXXX. 

Type of Request: Approval of a new 

information collection. 

Abstract: As authorized by the Plant 

Protection Act (PPA, 7 U.S.C. 7701 et 

seq.), the Secretary of Agriculture, either 

independently or in cooperation with 

States, may carry out operations or 

measures to detect, eradicate, suppress, 

control, prevent, or retard the spread of 

plant pests that are new to or not widely 

distributed within the United States. 

This authority has been delegated to the 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection 

Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department 

of Agriculture, which administers 

regulations to implement the PPA. 

Under the PPA, the Secretary may also 

issue regulations and orders requiring 

plants and plant products moved in 

interstate commerce to be subject to 

remedial measures determined 

necessary to prevent the spread of the 

pest. 

The regulations in ‘‘Subpart—Citrus 

Greening and Asian Citrus Psyllid’’ (7 

CFR 301.76 through 301.76–11) restrict 

the interstate movement of regulated 

articles from quarantined areas to 

control the artificial spread of citrus 

greening and Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) 


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