In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. However, the agency is reminded that should the estimate of the burden change, they must provide a full explanation of the reason for the change. Specifically, the agency should explain why "respondents increased" rather than reporting that they did.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2009
595
0
110
11,080
0
3,055
0
0
0
The purpose of this collection is to allow the import, under certain conditions, of fresh commercial citrus fruit (grapefruit, limes, mandarin oranges or tangerines, sweet oranges, and tangelos) from approved areas of Peru into the US.
There is an increase in burden hours from 3,055 to 11,080. The increase is due to an increase in the number of respondents.
$210,308
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Juan Roman 3017348758
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).
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.