Clementines from Spain are subject to
certain conditions before entering the US to ensure that exotic
plant pests, such as Medfly are not introduced into the US. The
regulations require the use of information collection activities
including a trust fund agreement, grower registration and
agreement, a Medfly management program, fruit fly trapping and
control activities, recordkeeping, a phytosanitary certificate, and
box labeling.
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.