Importation of Fresh Hass Avocado Fruit

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
2227	Importation of Fresh Hass Avocado Fruit Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0579-0129	ICR Reference No: 199906-0579-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 199707-0579-004
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Importation of Fresh Hass Avocado Fruit
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 08/04/1999
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/25/1999
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval for the submitted revision until publication of the final rule. Before publication of the final rule, the Agency should address the questions and concerns mentioned below, and report its findings, along with any comments regarding these or other related issues, back to OMB. (1) The Agency must submit a copy of the compliance agreement form to OMB. (2) The Agency must account for the capital costs associated with changing the sticker. (3) The Agency must demonstrate the practical utility of changing the sticker, given that the incentive for duplication of the sticker, which is sited as the reason for changing the design, remains and that the Agency is not taking action to deter duplication of the new design. Additionally, in the next submission, the Agency must report to OMB any information based on experience or public comments that addresses (1) the burden associated specifically with the compliance agreements and (2) whether or not the agreements will effectively deter importers and distributors from shipping to unapproved states or through non-participating distributors.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2000	10/31/2000	01/31/2001
Responses	19,172,592	0	19,172,592
Time Burden (Hours)	3,098	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Hass Avocado fruit from Mexico is to be imported into certain areas of the United States, under certain conditions. We are proposing several changes to the regulations to amend the stickering requirement and to add requirements regarding the repackaging of the avocados after their entry into the United States. We are also requiring handlers and distributors to enter into compliance agreements with APHIS. These proposed amendments will reinforce the existing safeguards of the avocado import program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Importation of Fresh Hass Avocado Fruit	PPQ-587(MD)

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/25/1999

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