[Federal Register: May 8, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 88)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

May 5, 2009.
    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: National Animal Health Laboratory Network.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS) is proposing to add a new database, entitled National 
Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN), which will be used to support 
activities conducted by the agency and maintain records pursuant to its 
missions and responsibilities authorized by the Animal Health 
Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301-8317); Public Health Security and 
Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, 116 Stat. 674-678 
(Pub. L. 107-188); Homeland Security Presidential Directive-7 (HSPD-7); 
and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-9 (HSPD-9). These 
requirements include the development of a national laboratory network 
for veterinary health that integrates existing Federal and State 
laboratory resources, are interconnected, and utilize standardized 
diagnostic protocols and procedures.
    Need and Use of the Information: The purpose of NAHLN is to 
coordinate and network Federal laboratory capacity with the capacity 
and extensive infrastructure (facilities, professional expertise, and 
support) of State and university laboratories. APHIS uses the system to 
enhance early detection of foreign animal disease agents and newly 
emerging diseases, to better respond to animal health emergencies 
(including bioterrorist events) that threaten the nation's food supply 
and public health, and to assist in assessing the nation's animal 
health status through targeted surveillance and shared animal health 
diagnostic data.
    Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 89.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 8,056.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-10771 Filed 5-7-09; 8:45 am]

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