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.
US Code:
7 USC 7701
Name of Law: Plant Protection Act
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.
$137,562
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Ingrid Berlanger 301 734-4885
No
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).
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(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;
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