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.