7 CFR Part 340; Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced through Genetic Engineering

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form APHIS 2000 7 CFR Part 340; Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced through Genetic Engineering Form and Instruction	New
Form APHIS 2053 7 CFR Part 340; Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced through Genetic Engineering Form	Modified
SS 0085 2004a.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-02-22
79 for 0085.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-29
71 for 0085.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-11-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
46188	7 CFR Part 340; Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced through Genetic Engineering Form and Instruction	New
2159	7 CFR Part 340; Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced through Genetic Engineering Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0579-0085	ICR Reference No: 200611-0579-013
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200502-0579-001
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 7 CFR Part 340; Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced through Genetic Engineering
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/23/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/13/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2010	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2008
Responses	3,476	0	2,930
Time Burden (Hours)	3,308	0	2,676
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this collection is to (1)determine condition for permit issuance, (2) use notification in accordance with performance standards; or (3) determine that the regulated article is no longer subject to regulation. The permit application which allows APHIS BRS scientists evaluate any plant pest risks posed by the organism and the procedures that the applicant will use for introduction of the regulated article.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 7701 Name of Law: Plant Protection Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 134	07/13/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 213	11/11/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
7 CFR Part 340; Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced through Genetic Engineering	APHIS 2054, 2000, APHIS 2050, APHIS 2051, APHIS 2052, APHIS 2053	Label- NY - Genetically Engineered Organisms ,   Label - FL Genetically Engineered Organisms ,   Application for Permit or Courtesy Permit Under 7 CFR 340 ,   Interstate Movement Authorized ,   Label - Genetically Engineered Organisms ,   Label- CA Genetically Engineered Organisms
7 CFR Part 340; Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced through Genetic Engineering	APHIS 2000	Permit Application

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	3,476	2,930	0	0	546	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,308	2,676	0	0	632	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There was an increase in the number of applications processed within BRS which created a larger response rate. The permits processed increased 14 percent and notifications processed increased 2 percent.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $137,562

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: 12/13/2006

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