Notice of Request for Renewal and Revision of the Currently Approved Information Collection

Citation85 FR 60757
Record Number2020-21274
Published date28 September 2020
SectionNotices
CourtFederal Crop Insurance Corporation
60757
Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 188 / Monday, September 28, 2020 / Notices
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To view the notices announcing the beginning
and end of the pilots, go to http://
www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-
2015-0063.
2
To view the notice and the comments we
received, go to http://www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0069.
collection and distribution of standard
electronic import and export data
required by all participating Federal
agencies.
From March 1, 2016, through August
15, 2016, the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS) conducted
pilots of ACE/ITDS using the message
set data for Animal Care, Biotechnology
Regulatory Services, Plant Protection
and Quarantine, and Veterinary Services
(known collectively as APHIS Core).
1
The pilots were available for any
stakeholder interested in participating.
During the pilot phase, APHIS
conducted an analysis and provided
feedback on each initial filing. APHIS
continues to provide an analysis of the
data submissions for stakeholders who
request feedback.
On February 3, 2020, APHIS
published in the Federal Register (85
FR 5928–5929, Docket No. APHIS–
2017–0069) a notice
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announcing our
intention to fully implement this change
on August 3, 2020. APHIS solicited
comments regarding the notice for 30
days ending on March 4, 2020. We
received 4 comments by that date, from
two trade brokers associations, a
diagnostic laboratory, and a private
citizen. They are discussed below.
Two commenters were generally
supportive of the planned
implementation date of August 3, 2020,
but stated that implementation would
be challenging for importers, shippers,
and brokers. Both commenters
suggested that APHIS consider a soft
enforcement period upon
implementation, during which the
automated system would allow filers to
revert to a paper option if they are
unable to submit all the information
electronically on a particular shipment.
The commenters stated that if APHIS
does not implement a soft enforcement
period, the agency should set up a ‘‘war
room’’ staffed by technical experts who
could provide technical assistance in
the event of difficulties.
APHIS recognizes that full
implementation may present challenges
for some stakeholders. Due to the
COVID–19 pandemic, APHIS has
decided to delay implementation until
January 25, 2021. We believe that this
delay will provide stakeholders with
sufficient time to prepare for full
implementation. APHIS notes that since
2017, those stakeholders ready to begin
filing electronically have had the option
to do so. APHIS is committed to helping
trade with questions and technical
assistance through our help desk
support at ace.itds@usda.gov.
Two commenters expressed concern
that APHIS Core implementation would
impose additional requirements on
trade. One of these commenters asked
why APHIS was adding additional
regulations and tariffs if the intent of the
action was to eliminate redundant
information filing requirements,
efficiently regulate the flow of
commerce, and effectively enforce laws
and regulations relating to international
trade.
APHIS believes the commenter
misunderstood the original notice. No
additional tariffs are required as a result
of this action, and this action does not
amend the regulations that govern
importation of any products within
APHIS’ statutory authority. As we
explained in our initial notice, applying
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) flags
in ACE will alert filers who opt to
submit data electronically whether
APHIS import data is or may be
required. This action will not change
what import data is required, just the
format in which it is submitted.
The other commenter expressed
concern that additional electronic
documents would be required to be
submitted by the shipper, including
additional permits for certain items. The
commenter also expressed concern that
health care providers submitting
samples for testing would be required to
have computer access, knowledge of the
correct forms to complete, and to submit
those forms in advance. The commenter
stated that imposing such additional
requirements could cause in delays in
shipping, and those delays could result
in lost time in client-patient care
support and in damage to samples sent
for diagnostic testing.
As we explained above,
implementation of the APHIS Core
message set does not change either
admissibility or documentation
requirements. The only change is to the
format in which the information is
presented by those filers who submit
that information through ACE.
As we also explained above, due to
the COVID–19 pandemic, APHIS has
decided to delay implementation until
January 25, 2021. On that date, APHIS
intends to begin applying HTS flags,
which will alert filers, who opt to
submit data electronically, whether
APHIS import data is or may be
required. Importers or brokers using
ACE must enter APHIS-required import
data when they receive an APHIS-
specific HTS flag in order to complete
their entry in the system.
Importers and brokers are required to
submit APHIS-required information at
the first U.S. port of arrival and are
responsible for knowing what to file,
regardless of whether a tariff code is
flagged in ACE. The APHIS Core
Message Set does not allow for de
minimis exceptions. Importers and
brokers must submit required data for
APHIS-regulated products regardless of
the size or value of the shipment. Any
exceptions to filing APHIS Core data
within the ACE environment is
available on the APHIS ACE website at
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ace.
Additional information and guidance
regarding the APHIS Core Message Set
are located at the following website:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ace/. The
latest APHIS Core Message Set
implementation guide is available on
the CBP website at https://www.cbp.gov/
document/guidance/aphis-pga-message-
set-adapted-data-element-record-layout.
A complete list of documents and
approved submission options are
available on the CBP website at http://
www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/ace-
november-1-pga-forms.
For questions about the APHIS Core
Message Set, please email ace.itds@
usda.gov. For questions related to
APHIS’ import requirements, please
visit APHIS’ import/export website at
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/
ourfocus/importexport or call APHIS’
Customer Service Center at (844) 820–
2234.
Done in Washington, DC, this 22nd day of
September 2020.
Michael Watson,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2020–21289 Filed 9–25–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–34–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
[Docket No. FCIC–20–0007]
Notice of Request for Renewal and
Revision of the Currently Approved
Information Collection
AGENCY
: Federal Crop Insurance
Corporation, USDA.
ACTION
: Renewal and Revision of the
Currently Approved Information
Collection.
SUMMARY
: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation’s (FCIC)
intention to request an extension to a
currently approved information
collection for the submission of policies,
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provisions of policies, rates of premium,
and non-reinsured supplemental
policies under section 508(h) of the
Federal Crop Insurance Act. This notice
announces a public comment period on
the information collection requests
(ICRs) associated with the submission of
policies, provisions of policies, rates of
premium, and non-reinsured
supplemental policies under section
508(h) of the Federal Crop Insurance
Act.
DATES
: Written comments on this notice
will be accepted until close of business
November 27, 2020.
ADDRESSES
: We invite you to submit
comments on this information
collection request. In your comments,
include the date, volume, and page
number of this issue of the Federal
Register, and the title of rule. You may
submit comments by any of the
following methods, although FCIC
prefers that you submit comments
electronically through the Federal
eRulemaking Portal:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov and search
for Docket ID FCIC–20–0007. Follow the
online instructions for submitting
comments.
Mail: Director, Product
Administration and Standards Division,
Risk Management Agency, United States
Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box
419205, Kansas City, MO 64133–6205.
All comments received, including
those received by mail, will be posted
without change and publicly available
on http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
:
Francie Tolle; telephone (816) 926–
7829, email francie.tolle@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
: Title:
General Administrative Regulations;
Subpart V—Submission of Policies,
Provisions of Policies, Rates of
Premium, and Non-Reinsured
Supplemental Policies.
OMB Number: 0563–0064.
Expiration Date of Approval: February
28, 2021.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: FCIC is proposing to renew
the currently approved information
collection, OMB Number 0563–0064. It
is currently up for renewal and
extension for three years. Subpart V
establishes guidelines for the
submission of policies or other materials
to the FCIC Board of Directors (Board)
and identifies the required contents of a
submission: the timing, review, and
confidentiality requirements;
reimbursement of research and
development costs, maintenance costs,
and user fees; and guidelines for non-
reinsured supplemental policies. This
data is used to administer the Federal
crop insurance program in accordance
with the Federal Crop Insurance Act, as
amended.
FCIC is requesting the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
extend the approval of this information
collection for an additional 3 years.
The purpose of this notice is to solicit
comments from the public concerning
this information collection. These
comments will help us:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information has practical
utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information;
(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 354
hours per response.
Respondents/Affected Entities: Parties
affected by the information collection
requirements included in this Notice is
a person (including an approved
insurance provider, a college or
university, a cooperative or trade
association, or any other person) who
prepares a submission, proposes to the
Board other crop insurance policies,
provisions of policies, or rates of
premium, or submits to RMA a non-
reinsured supplemental policy.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 190.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: .66.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 126.
Estimated total annual burden hours
on respondents: 44,631.
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.
Martin R. Barbre,
Manager, Federal Crop Insurance
Corporation.
[FR Doc. 2020–21274 Filed 9–25–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–08–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Black Hills National Forest Advisory
Board; Meeting
AGENCY
: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION
: Notice of meeting.
SUMMARY
: The Black Hills National
Forest Advisory Board (Board) will
conduct a virtual meeting. The
committee is established consistent with
and operates in compliance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act. The
purpose of the committee is to improve
collaborative relationships and to
provide advice and recommendations to
the Secretary of Agriculture through the
Black Hills National Forest Supervisor
on a broad range of forest issues. Board
information, including the meeting
agenda and the meeting summary/
minutes can be found at the following
website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/
blackhills/workingtogether/
advisorycommittees.
DATES
: The meeting will be held on
Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 1:00
p.m., Mountain Standard Time.
All meetings are subject to
cancellation. For updated status of
meeting prior to attendance, please
contact the person listed under
FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
.
ADDRESSES
: The meeting will be held
via Adobe Connect along with two
conference call lines: One line will be
for participants, and one line will be for
the public to listen only. Detailed
instructions on how to attend the
meeting virtually will be sent out via
email along with a news release
approximately one week prior to the
meeting.
Written comments may be submitted
as described under
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
. All comments, including
names and addresses, when provided,
are placed in the record and available
for public inspection and copying. The
public may inspect comments received
at Black Hills National Forest
Supervisor’s Office. Please call ahead to
facilitate entry into the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
:
Scott Jacobson, Board Coordinator, by
phone at 605–440–1409 or by email at
scott.j.jacobson@usda.gov.
Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Information
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339
between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,
Eastern Standard Time, Monday
through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
: The
purpose of the meeting is to discuss:
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