Federal Register #APHIS20260432

Extension of Approval for Information Collection: Special Need Requests Under the Plant Protection Act

This opportunity concerns the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Department of Agriculture seeking public input on extending approval for an information collection process related to the Plant Protection Act. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Purpose: - Extension of approval for information collection supporting State requests for additional restrictions on interstate movement of articles that may pose plant pest risks - States must submit pest detection surveys and pest risk analyses to justify these requests - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory information collection activity - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of goods or services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on regulatory compliance and scientific justification for additional State-level restrictions - Public comments are invited on the necessity, burden, and clarity of the information collection process - Locations: - APHIS offices and USDA facilities in Beltsville, MD and Washington, DC

Description

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to request an extension of approval for an information collection related to regulations allowing States to impose additional prohibitions or restrictions on specific articles to protect against plant pests. This collection supports the process where States request approval to restrict interstate movement of certain articles posing plant health risks beyond federal requirements. The information collected includes pest data detection surveys and pest risk analyses to demonstrate the absence or distribution of pests and potential harm to the environment or agriculture. The notice invites public comments on the necessity, burden, and clarity of this information collection.

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