Gypsy Moth Identification Worksheet

OMB Control No: 0579-0104	ICR Reference No: 202102-0579-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201712-0579-007
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No: 9/21 - updated for Ruth
Title: Gypsy Moth Identification Worksheet
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/21/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/22/2021
Terms of Clearance: OMB appreciates USDA's review of respondent burden and its efforts to develop an online interface. USDA will ensure OMB review and approval of future changes to this collection in accordance with the PRA.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2026	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2023
Responses	7,500,250	0	7,500,250
Time Burden (Hours)	2,711,543	0	2,711,543
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The identification worksheet is needed to evaluate and control Gypsy Moth infestations from entering the United States.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 7701-et seq. Name of Law: Plant Protection Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 9319	02/12/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 52123	09/20/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title Form No. Form Name Gypsy Moth Checklist/Self Inspection - Individuals PPQ Form 377A, PPQ Form 377, PPQ Form 377 Gypsy Moth Checklist and Record of Your Self-Inspection ,   Gypsy Moth Checklist and Record of Your Self-Inspection ,   Gypsy Moth Checklist and Record of Self-Inspection Insect Collection Worksheet - State PPQ-391 Insect Collection Worksheet for Genotype Analysis Moving Industry Notification of Homeowners - Business

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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	7,500,250	7,500,250	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,711,543	2,711,543	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $123,292

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Kathryn Bronsky 301 851-2147

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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: 09/22/2021

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