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quarantined, and the movement of host
material from the area is restricted to
prevent the spread of the ALB. Infested
host material is removed or treated.
Successful eradication efforts have
resulted in a number of infested areas
being removed from quarantine, and,
over the years, the program has made
steady progress. However, the ALB
continues to be a serious threat, and
APHIS believes that public support is
crucial to eradication efforts.
In this regard, APHIS plans to enlist
the public’s assistance in reporting the
presence or absence of the ALB in their
local areas. APHIS would invite
members of the public to report the
results of any surveys they conduct
using a simple on-line form on the
Internet to record sightings and
nonsightings. Such reports of surveys
for the ALB conducted by members of
the general public, nature organizations,
school groups, garden clubs, and others
would help APHIS develop a history of
the ALB’s presence and activity in
particular areas and supplement the
work done by the program’s surveyors.
If the public reports signs of the ALB,
APHIS would take appropriate steps to
determine whether the ALB is indeed
present in the area and to what extent.
In turn, negative reports would help
APHIS affirm the absence of ALB in a
particular area and facilitate progress
towards deregulation of the area.
APHIS is asking the Office of
Management and Budget for approval of
this information collection activity in
support of ALB eradication for 3 years.
The purpose of this notice is to solicit
comments from the public (as well as
affected agencies) concerning our
information collection. These comments
will help us:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the burden of the collection
of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, through use, as
appropriate, of automated, electronic,
mechanical, and other collection
technologies; e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Estimate of burden: The public
reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average
0.083 hours per response.

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Respondents: General public, nature
organizations, school groups, and
garden clubs.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 5,000.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 1.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 5,000.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 415 hours. (Due to
averaging, the total annual burden hours
may not equal the product of the annual
number of responses multiplied by the
reporting burden per response.)
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
also become a matter of public record.
Done in Washington, DC, this 22nd day of
May 2006.
Elizabeth E. Gaston,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E6–8141 Filed 5–25–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2006–0062]

Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Plant Pest, Noxious Weed, and
Garbage Regulations
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an
information collection; comment
request.
AGENCY:

SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’s intention to
request an extension of approval of an
information collection associated with
plant pest, noxious weed, and garbage
regulations.

We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before July 25,
2006.

DATES:

You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov and, in the
lower ‘‘Search Regulations and Federal
Actions’’ box, select ‘‘Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’’ from the
agency drop-down menu, then click on
‘‘Submit.’’ In the Docket ID column,
select APHIS–2006–0062 to submit or
view public comments and to view
supporting and related materials
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available electronically. Information on
using Regulations.gov, including
instructions for accessing documents,
submitting comments, and viewing the
docket after the close of the comment
period, is available through the site’s
‘‘User Tips’’ link.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Please send four copies of your
comment (an original and three copies)
to Docket No. APHIS–2006–0062,
Regulatory Analysis and Development,
PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700
River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD
20737–1238. Please state that your
comment refers to Docket No. APHIS–
2006–0062.
Reading Room: You may read any
comments that we receive on this
docket in our reading room. The reading
room is located in room 1141 of the
USDA South Building, 14th Street and
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC. Normal reading room
hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except holidays. To be
sure someone is there to help you,
please call (202) 690–2817 before
coming.
Other Information: Additional
information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at
http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information regarding plant pest,
noxious weed, and garbage regulations,
contact Mr. Robert Flanders, Branch
Chief, Permits, Registration and Imports,
PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 33,
Riverdale, MD 20737–1231; (301) 734–
5930. For copies of more detailed
information on the information
collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles,
APHIS’ Information Collection
Coordinator, at (301) 734–7477.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Plant Pest, Noxious Weed, and
Garbage Regulations.
OMB Number: 0579–0054.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: The Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is
authorized, among other things, to
prohibit the importation and interstate
movement of plants, animals, plant and
animal products, noxious weeds, and
other articles to prevent the
introduction into and dissemination
within the United States of plant and
animal pests and diseases and noxious
weeds.
In connection with this mission,
APHIS regulates the importation and
interstate movement of plant pests,
noxious weeds, and waste material
derived from plant or animal matter
(commonly referred to as garbage) under

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7 CFR parts 330 and 360 and 9 CFR part
94.
These regulations contain information
collection requirements, including
requirements to apply for permits to
import regulated articles (e.g., plant
pests, noxious weeds, or soil) or to move
regulated articles interstate,
requirements for facilities to be
approved by APHIS to dispose of
regulated garbage, and requirements for
any person engaged in the business of
handling or disposing of regulated
garbage to first enter into a compliance
agreement with APHIS. These
requirements are necessary to ensure
that importation and interstate
movement of regulated articles, and
disposal of regulated garbage, occur
under appropriate conditions to prevent
the dissemination of plant and animal
pests and diseases and noxious weeds.
We are asking the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
approve our use of these information
collection activities for an additional 3
years.
The purpose of this notice is to solicit
comments from the public (as well as
affected agencies) concerning our
information collection. These comments
will help us:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the burden of the
information collection, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
information collection on those who are
to respond, through use, as appropriate,
of automated, electronic, mechanical,
and other collection technologies, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of
responses.
Estimate of burden: The public
reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average
0.7172025 hours per response.
Respondents: Importers and shippers
of plant pests, noxious weeds, and other
regulated articles; State plant health
authorities; owners/operators of
regulated garbage-handling facilities.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 56,940.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 1.26185.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 71,850.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 51,531 hours. (Due to

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averaging, the total annual burden hours
may not equal the product of the annual
number of responses multiplied by the
reporting burden per response.)
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
also become a matter of public record.
Done in Washington, DC, this 22nd day of
May 2006.
Elizabeth E. Gaston,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E6–8152 Filed 5–25–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2006–0058]

Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Recognition of Animal Disease Status
of Regions in the European Union
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an
information collection; comment
request.
AGENCY:

SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’s intention to
request an extension of approval of an
information collection associated with
regulations for importation of breeding
swine, pork and pork products, and
swine semen from a specified region of
the European Union.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before July 25,
2006.

You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov and, in the
lower ‘‘Search Regulations and Federal
Actions’’ box, select ‘‘Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’’ from the
agency drop-down menu, then click on
‘‘Submit.’’ In the Docket ID column,
select APHIS–2006–0058 to submit or
view public comments and to view
supporting and related materials
available electronically. Information on
using Regulations.gov, including
instructions for accessing documents,
submitting comments, and viewing the
docket after the close of the comment
period, is available through the site’s
‘‘User Tips’’ link.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Please send four copies of your
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comment (an original and three copies)
to Docket No. APHIS–2006–0058,
Regulatory Analysis and Development,
PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700
River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD
20737–1238. Please state that your
comment refers to Docket No. APHIS–
2006–0058.
Reading Room: You may read any
comments that we receive on this
docket in our reading room. The reading
room is located in room 1141 of the
USDA South Building, 14th Street and
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC. Normal reading room
hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except holidays. To be
sure someone is there to help you,
please call (202) 690–2817 before
coming.
Other Information: Additional
information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at
http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information regarding regulations for
recognition of animal disease status of
regions in the European Union, contact
Dr. Gary Colgrove, Director, Sanitary
Trade Issues Team, National Center for
Import and Export, VS, APHIS, 4700
River Road, Unit 38, Riverdale, MD
20737; (301) 734–4357. For copies of
more detailed information on the
information collection, contact Mrs.
Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information
Collection Coordinator, at (301) 734–
7477.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: Recognition of Animal Disease
Status of Regions in the European
Union.
OMB Number: 0579–0218.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: The Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of
the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA or the Department)
regulates the importation of animals and
animal products into the United States
to guard against the introduction of
animal diseases not currently present or
prevalent in this country. The
regulations pertaining to the
importation of animals and animal
products are set forth in the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), title 9,
chapter I, subchapter D (9 CFR parts 91
through 99).
Under 9 CFR 94.24 and 98.38,
importers of breeding swine, pork and
pork products, and swine semen from
the region in the European Union that
we recognize as one in which classical
swine fever is not known to exist are
required to include origin and
movement certification with the

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