[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 6 (Monday, January 10, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1400-1401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-224]
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Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 6 / Monday, January 10, 2011 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
January 5, 2011.
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), [email protected] 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: Certificate for Poultry and Hatching Eggs for Export.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0048.
Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to
detect, control, or eradicate pest or diseases of livestock or poultry.
The export of agricultural commodities, including poultry and hatching
eggs is a major business in the United States and contributes to a
favorable balance of trade. As part of its mission to facilitate the
export of U.S. poultry and poultry products, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS),
Veterinary Services, maintains information regarding the import health
requirements of other countries for poultry and hatching eggs exported
from the U.S. Most countries require a certification that our poultry
and hatching eggs are disease free. VS Form 17-6, Certificate for
Poultry & Hatching Eggs for Export, is used to meet these requirements.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will use VS Form 17-6, to
collect information on the quantity and type of poultry and hatching
egg designated for export. The information is necessary to satisfy the
import requirements of the receiving countries and to prevent unhealthy
poultry or disease carrying hatching eggs from being exported from the
United States, thereby protecting and encouraging trade with the United
States and preventing the international dissemination of poultry
diseases. If the certification was not provided, other countries would
not accept poultry or hatching eggs from the United States.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 300.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 5,100.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Request for Credit Account Approval for Reimbursable
Services.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0055.
Summary of Collection: The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996
(Pub. L. 104-134 Section 31001(x)) of 31 U.S.C. 3332, as amended,
requires that agencies collect tax identification numbers from all
persons doing business with the Government for purposes of collecting
delinquent debts. The services of an inspector to clear imported and
exported commodities requiring release by Agency personnel are covered
by user fees during regular working hours. If an importer/exporter
wishes to have a shipment of cargo or animals cleared at other hours,
such services will usually be provided on a reimbursable overtime
basis, unless already covered by a user fee. The Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will collect information using APHIS
Form 192, Application for Credit Account and Request for Service.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to
conduct a credit check on prospective applicants to ensure credit
worthiness prior to extending credit services. Without this
information, customers including small businesses would have to pay
each time a service was provided.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 132.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 33.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Importation of Horses, Ruminants, Swine, and Dogs;
Inspection and Treatment for Screwworm.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0165.
Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to
detect, control, or eradicate pest or diseases of livestock or poultry.
The regulations under which the Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) conduct disease prevention activities are contained in
Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Parts 91 through 99. These
regulations govern the importation of animals, birds and poultry,
certain animal and poultry products, and animal germplasm. APHIS
requires horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs imported into the United
States from regions of the world where screwworm is known to exist to
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be inspected and, if necessary, treated for infestation with screwworm.
Screwworm is a pest native to tropical areas of South America, the
Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, tropical and sub-Saharan Africa,
and the Arabian Peninsula that causes extensive damage to livestock and
other warm-blooded animals.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS requires the following
documents to import houses, ruminants, swine, and dogs from regions
where screwworm is known to exist: (1) An application for import or in-
transit permit (VS 17-129); and (2) the health certificate. Horses,
ruminants, swine, and dogs entering the United States from regions
where screwworm is known to exist must be accompanied by a certificate,
signed by a full-time salaried veterinary official of the exporting
country, stating that these animals have been thoroughly examined, that
they have been treated with ivermectin, that any visible wounds have
been treated with coumaphos, and the animals appear to be free of
screwworm.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Federal
Government.
Number of Respondents: 83.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 85.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Importation of Live Swine, Pork, and Pork Products from
Certain Regions Free of CSF in Chile and Mexico.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0230.
Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to
detect, control, or eradicate pest or diseases of livestock or poultry.
The regulations under which the Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) conduct disease prevention activities are contained in
Title 9, chapter 1, subchapter D, part 94, place certain restrictions
on the importation of swine, pork, and pork products into the United
States.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to
ensure regulatory compliance for mitigation of classical swine fever
(CFS) from imports of swine, pork, and pork products into the United
States. One requirement is completion of a certificate issued by a
salaried veterinary officer of the Governments of Mexico and/or Chile
that must accompany swine, pork, and pork products from their
respective regions. If the information was not collected APHIS would be
unable to establish an effective defense against the entry and spread
of CSF from Mexican and Chilean swine, pork, and pork product imports.
This would cause serious health consequences from U.S. swine and
economic consequences for the U.S. pork industry.
Description of Respondents: Federal Government.
Number of Respondents: 11.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 86.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Customer Service Survey Project.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0334.
Summary of Collection: Title 7, U.S.C. 8301, Animal Health
Protection Act of 2002, authorizes the Secretary of the U.S. Department
of Agriculture to prevent, control and eliminate domestic diseases such
as tuberculosis, and brucellosis, as well as to take action to prevent
and to manage exotic diseases such as hog cholera, foot-and-mouth
disease, and other foreign animal diseases. This collection of
information is to solicit the beliefs and opinions of persons who use
the services and products offered by Veterinary Services (VS).
Information will be collected via customer survey at the Area Office or
Animal Import Center either by postal mail or by electronic e-mail
system. The survey is required to solicit information from the general
public who utilize the business services and animal programs
administered by the USDA, APHIS, and VS.
Need and Use of the Information: The data collected from the survey
will provide the local Area Office Manager with a general view of the
public's perception of customer service and indicate problems which can
be addressed locally. The survey will also provide feedback from the
public on recommendations to improve upon customer service and provide
a vehicle in which questions can be asked about VS to educate the
public.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms;
Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or
Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 5,000.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 229.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
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