Notice2026-02714
Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Gypsy Moth Host Materials From Canada
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Published
February 11, 2026
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the regulations to prevent the introduction of gypsy moth from Canada into noninfested areas of the United States.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6182-6183]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02714]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2026-0034]
Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an
Information Collection; Importation of Gypsy Moth Host Materials From
Canada
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Revision to and extension of approval of an information
collection; comment request.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's
intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an
information collection associated with the regulations to prevent the
introduction of gypsy moth from Canada into noninfested areas of the
United States.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before April
13, 2026.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Enter APHIS-2026-0034 in the Search field. Select
the Documents tab, then select the Comment button in the list of
documents.
<bullet> Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to
Docket No. APHIS-2026-0034, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD,
APHIS, 5601 Sunnyside Ave., #AP760, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may
be viewed at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> or in our reading room, which
is in Room 1620 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) 799-7039 before coming.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the regulations for
the importation of gypsy moth host material from Canada, contact Ms.
Lydia Col[oacute]n, Senior Regulatory Policy Specialist, PPQ, APHIS,
1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250; (301) 851-2302. For
more information on the information collection reporting process,
contact Ms. Sheniqua Harris, APHIS' Paperwork Reduction Act
Coordinator, at (301) 851-2528 or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4302130b0a106d13110203363027226d242c35"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="48091800011b66181a09083d3b2c29662f273e">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Importation of Gypsy Moth Host Materials From Canada.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0142.
Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an
information collection.
Abstract: The Plant Protection Act (PPA, 7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.)
authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit or restrict the
importation, entry, exportation, or interstate movement of plants,
plant products, and other articles to prevent the introduction of plant
pests into the United States or their dissemination within the United
States. This authority has been delegated to the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which administers regulations to
implement the PPA. Regulations governing the importation of gypsy moth
host material into the United States from Canada are contained in 7 CFR
319.77-1 through 319.77-5.
The regulations are intended to prevent the introduction of gypsy
moth into noninfested areas of the United States by placing certain
inspection and documentation requirements on gypsy moth host material
(i.e., regulated articles) imported from Canada. Under the regulations,
depending on the place of origin of the regulated articles and their
destination in the United States, certain information collection
activities are required such as a phytosanitary certificate,
certificate of origin, written statement, compliance agreement, and
emergency action notification.
We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve
our use of these information collection activities, as described, for
an additional 3 years. APHIS has amended this information collection by
increasing the number of Respondents. In addition, APHIS has removed
the following activities from this information collection:
<bullet> Compliance Agreement (PPQ Form 519) (moved to a new common
form information collection).
<bullet> Emergency Action Notification (PPQ Form 523) (moved to a
new common form information collection).
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 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 burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.419 hours per response.
Respondents: Canadian plant health authorities; growers, exporters,
or shippers of Christmas trees, shrubs, logs, pulpwood, and other
articles from gypsy moth-infested provinces in Canada; and private
individuals entering the United States with mobile homes or outdoor
household articles.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 3,343.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 5.
Estimated annual number of responses: 17,945.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 7,524 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.)
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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 5th day of February 2026.
Kelly Moore,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-02714 Filed 2-10-26; 8:45 am]
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