To monitor the movement of regulated
articles into or through the United States or the interstate
movement of regulated articles from regulated areas to nonregulated
areas. Also to monitor the efficacy of approved treatments used to
prevent the artificial spread of plans pests on regulated articles.
We are publishing a Interim rule restricting the interstate
movement of certain articles to prevent the spread of melon fruit
fly. This rule wil add a new subpart of Melon fruit fly,
301.97.
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.