OMB approves
this collection for 6 months. Following approval, the agency should
merge this collection in the Generic Fruit Crops collection
(0581-0189), then submit an 83-D to discontinue the ICR for Kiwi
Fruit Grown in California.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2007
6 Months From Approved
4,500
0
0
1,125
0
0
0
0
0
The Kiwifruit Verification Report is
used by handlers to report information from the original inspection
certificate, including a verification number assigned by the
Federal-State Inspection Service, Positive Lot Identification
number, inspection certificate number, etc., when kiwifruit is
placed into new containers.
We are requesting
emergency approval for this information collection by October 11,
2006, because the season began August 1, 2006. In compliance with
OMB regulations (5CFR part 1320) which implement the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), the information collection
and recordkeeping requirements that may be imposed by this action
are submitted to OMB for emergency review and approval. The
additional reporting requirements would not become effective prior
to OMB review.
US Code:
7
USC 601-674 Name of Law: Agricultural Marketing Agreement
Act
This rule relaxes the container
marking requirements for kiwifruit covered under the California
kiwifruit marketing order (order). The order regulates the handling
of kiwifruit grown in California and is administered locally by the
Kiwifruit Administrative Committee. Currently, kiwifruit that has
been inspected, meets applicable grade and size requirements, and
is subsequently placed into new containers must be positive lot
identified, which requires reinspection. This rule establishes
procedures for handlers to ship such kiwifruit without positive lot
identification (PLI), and announces the Agricultural Marketing
Service's intention to request emergency approval by the Office of
Management and Budget of a new information collection. This rule is
intended to reduce handler inspection costs and facilitate the
marketing of kiwifruit.
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.