[Federal Register: December 9, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 236)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

December 5, 2005.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Animal Welfare, Part 3, Subparts B and C, Guinea Pigs, 
Hamsters, and Rabbits.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0092.
    Summary of Collection: The Laboratory Animal Welfare Act (AWA) 
enacted in 1966 and amended in 1970 and 1985 requires the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture to regulate the humane care and handling of 
most warm-blooded animals used for research or exhibition purposes, 
sold as pets, or transported in commerce. The Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service (APHIS) has the responsibility for enforcing the 
Animal Welfare Act and its provisions. APHIS collects information and 
requires certain recordkeeping in order to review and evaluate program 
compliance by regulated facilities and ensure a workable enforcement 
system to carry out the requirements of the AWA. Specific information 
requirements relate to certifications of shipping containers used to 
transport guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits as well as the conditions 
(e.g., temperature) necessary during transport, and acclimation 
certificates.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS collects information from 
regulated facilities including dealers, exhibitors, and research 
facilities, intermediate handlers and carriers, and from accredited 
veterinarians to ensure proper handling and care for guinea pigs, 
hamsters, and rabbits. Without this information, APHIS would be unable 
to detect violations and take appropriate actions consistent with the 
AWA.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,470.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 260.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E5-7104 Filed 12-8-05; 8:45 am]

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