In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved with the
exception of the additional questions on karnal bunt. There is no
indication that the agency notified the public of or gave the
public an opportunity to comment on the questions related to karnal
bunt.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2002
03/31/2002
03/31/1999
46,480
0
45,480
36,383
0
36,383
0
0
0
The regulations are implementing the
Federal Plant Pest Act and the Federal Noxious Weed Act.
Information furnished on the application is used to determine if a
permit or compliance agreement should be authorized to allow
movement of plant pests or noxious weeds and what conditions will
apply.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.