Before this ICR is renewed, APHIS should explore converting PPQ Forms 368 and 523 to common forms. If this is not done before the renewal, an explanation should be provided as to what challenge(s) APHIS has for the conversion.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2019
1,005,494
0
10,400
18,732
0
400
0
0
0
This information collection describes activities for ensuring respondents involved in the importation of small lots of seeds without phytosanitary certificates are complying with the plant pest control and traceability requirements of 7 CFR 319.37.
This request for renewal has an increase of 995,094 responses and 18,332 hours of burden. The increases are attributed to an increase in estimated business respondents, significant increases in labeling and marking estimates for all respondents, and inclusion of a new activity, Arrival Notifications. A second new activity, Emergency Action Notification, added two responses and two hours of burden.
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.
Form PPQ Form 368 Business
0579-0285 2018 SS.pdf
Business