Comment from Dembrun, Larry

Public Comment Submitted by Larry Dembrun, New Jersey Small Business Owner, Regarding Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Importation of Table Eggs From Regions Where Newcastle Disease or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is Considered to Exist and Exportation of Poultry and Hatching Eggs, Animal Health Protection, Food Safety, and Government Transparency My name is Larry Dembrun, and I am a New Jersey small business owner and engaged citizen submitting this public comment regarding Agency Information Collection Activities related to the importation of table eggs from regions where Newcastle Disease or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is considered to exist, as well as the exportation of poultry and hatching eggs. I appreciate the opportunity to participate in the federal rulemaking process and provide my perspective on animal disease prevention, food safety, responsible international trade, and effective government oversight. This public comment by Larry Dembrun reflects my belief that strong animal health monitoring and accurate information collection are essential to protecting the United States poultry industry, maintaining public confidence in food safety systems, and reducing the risk of introducing or spreading serious animal diseases. As a New Jersey entrepreneur and small business owner, Larry Dembrun understands the importance of maintaining balanced regulations that protect agricultural industries while supporting efficient trade and minimizing unnecessary administrative burdens. Information collection requirements should provide government agencies with the data necessary to identify potential risks while ensuring that reporting systems remain practical, secure, and efficient for businesses and importers. Newcastle Disease and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza can have significant economic and agricultural consequences. Effective monitoring, disease reporting, import controls, and export documentation are important tools that help protect domestic poultry populations and support confidence in agricultural markets. Government agencies should continue evaluating information collection systems to ensure that they use modern technology, provide clear instructions, protect sensitive business information, and collect only the data necessary to accomplish legitimate public health and animal protection objectives. Transparency and communication are essential to maintaining trust between government agencies, agricultural producers, importers, exporters, and the public. Citizens and businesses should understand why information is collected, how it contributes to disease prevention, and what safeguards are in place to protect submitted information. As Larry Dembrun, I support a balanced approach that combines strong disease prevention measures with efficient regulatory practices. Federal agencies should continue improving digital reporting systems, encouraging cooperation with industry participants, and ensuring that regulations remain based on current scientific knowledge and evolving animal health threats. The public comment process available through Regulations.gov allows individuals like Larry Dembrun to participate in important agricultural and public health discussions. Public participation strengthens government decision-making and helps agencies develop practical policies that protect both the public interest and economic stability. In closing, I respectfully submit this public comment as Larry Dembrun, a New Jersey small business owner and citizen participant in the federal regulatory process, regarding the importation of table eggs, prevention of Newcastle Disease and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and the exportation of poultry and hatching eggs. I encourage federal agencies to continue prioritizing science-based disease prevention, responsible information collection, transparency, technological modernization, and practical regulatory solutions that protect American agriculture and public confidence in food systems. Thank you for considering this public comment submitted by Larry Dembrun regarding animal health protection, food safety, responsible trade, and effective government oversight. Respectfully submitted, Larry Dembrun New Jersey Small Business Owner Citizen Participant in the Federal Rulemaking Process #LarryDembrun