Kiwifruit Grown in California, M.O. No. 920

OMB Control No: 0581-0238	ICR Reference No: 200608-0581-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: USDA/AMS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Kiwifruit Grown in California, M.O. No. 920
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 10/11/2006
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/03/2006
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/27/2006
Terms of Clearance: 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
Expiration Date	04/30/2007	6 Months From Approved
Responses	4,500	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,125	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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.

Emergency Justfication: 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 601-674 Name of Law: Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
0581-ZA00	Final or interim final rulemaking	71 FR 187	09/27/2006

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 191	10/03/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Kiwifruit Verification Report No form number Kiwifruit Verification Form

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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	4,500	0	0	4,500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,125	0	0	1,125	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: 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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $179,412

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

Agency Contact: Marylin Pish 202-720-2986 [email protected]

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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: 09/27/2006

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