[Federal Register: November 6, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 214)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

November 3, 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: Catfish 2010 Study.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: Collection and dissemination of animal and 
poultry health data and information is mandated by 7 U.S.C. 391, the 
Animal Industry Act of 1884, which established the precursor of the 
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary 
Services, the Bureau of Animal Industry. Collection, analysis, and 
dissemination of animal and poultry health information on a national 
basis are consistent with the APHIS mission of protecting and improving 
American agriculture's productivity and competitiveness. APHIS' 
National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) is collecting 
information that is not available from any other source on the 
prevalence and economic importance of livestock and poultry health/
disease. The NAHMS Catfish 2010 study will continue to build on two 
previous Catfish studies through addressing the priority issues of the 
U.S. catfish industry. APHIS will collect the information using NAHMS-
230 and NAHMS-231.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will use the information 
collected to (1) address emerging issues, (2) determine the economic 
consequences of disease, (3) and develop trade strategies and support 
trade decisions. APHIS will also collect information on the aspects of 
the catfish growers operation ranging from breeding to harvesting with 
an emphasis on disease management practices.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 700.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (Once).
    Total Burden Hours: 517.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-26857 Filed 11-5-09; 8:45 am]

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