We are amending the regulations to
establish a certification program for articles of Pelargonium spp.
and Solanum spp. imported from countries where the bacterium
Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 is known to occur. The
requirements of the certification program are designed to ensure
that Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 will not introduced
into the United States through the importation of articles of
Pelargonium spp. and Solanum spp. This action is necessary to
prevent the introduction of this bacterial strain into the United
States.
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.