Pale Cyst Nematode

OMB Control No: 0579-0322	ICR Reference No: 202201-0579-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201807-0579-006
Agency/Subagency: USDA/APHIS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Pale Cyst Nematode
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/18/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2022
Responses	1,751	3,725
Time Burden (Hours)	488	445
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this collection is prevent the spread of the pale cyst nematode via potatoes, soil, and other host material to noninfested areas of the United States.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 7 USC 77001-7772 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 52123	09/20/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 9027	02/17/2022
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 Farmers and Businesses (Private) PPQ 540, PPQ 519, PPQ 530, PPQ 312 Compliance Agreement ,   Limited Permit ,   Federal Certificate ,   Pale Cyst Nematode

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	1,751	3,725	0	48	-2,022	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	488	445	0	61	-18	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This request for renewal reflects a decrease of 2,022 estimated responses and 18 estimated hours of burden. The changes are attributed to industry fluctuations and a significant reduction in labeling responses. This request also reflects an increase of 48 responses and 61 hours of burden for the newly added cyst nematode survey activity.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $33,415

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: Lynn Evans-Goldner 301 734-7228

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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: 02/18/2022

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