Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program, 45353-45354 [05-15517]

Download as PDF 45353 Notices Federal Register Vol. 70, No. 150 Friday, August 5, 2005 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. [Doc. No. TM–05–09] Notice of Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board; Correction Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. Notice of meeting; correction. SUMMARY: The Agricultural Marketing Service published a document in the Federal Register on July 26, 2005, (70 FR 43116), announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The document contained an incorrect date requesting individuals and organizations wishing to make an oral presentation at the meeting to do so by close of business on July 25, 2005. The correct date is listed below. Requests from individuals and organizations wishing to make an oral presentation at the meeting are due by the close of business on August 12, 2005. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine E. Benham, Advisory Board Specialist, National Organic Program, (202) 205–7806. Dated: August 3, 2005. Kenneth C. Clayton, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 05–15621 Filed 8–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P VerDate jul<14>2003 15:34 Aug 04, 2005 Jkt 205001 [Docket No. 05–021–1] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment request. Agricultural Marketing Service ACTION: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before October 4, 2005. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • EDOCKET: Go to https:// www.epa.gov/feddocket to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once you have entered EDOCKET, click on the ‘‘View Open APHIS Dockets’’ link to locate this document. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send four copies of your comment (an original and three copies) to Docket No. 05–021–1, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3C71, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. 05–021–1. Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 690–2817 before coming. Other Information: You may view APHIS documents published in the PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Register and related information on the Internet at https:// www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/ webrepor.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding the State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program, contact Dr. Debra Donch, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Ruminant Health Programs, National Center for Animal Health Programs, VS, 4700 River Road Unit 43, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734–5952. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS’’ Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 734–7477. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program. OMB Number: 0579–0047. Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is responsible for, among other things, administering regulations intended to prevent the spread of brucellosis and other animal diseases within the United States. Brucellosis is a contagious disease that primarily affects cattle, bison, and swine. It causes the loss of young through spontaneous abortion or birth of weak offspring, reduced milk production, and infertility. The continued presence of brucellosis in a herd seriously threatens the health of other animals. Brucellosis has caused devastating losses to farmers in the United States over the last century. The State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program, which is a national program, is working toward eliminating this serious disease of livestock. The program is conducted under the various States’ authorities supplemented by Federal authorities regulating interstate movement of affected animals. Effective screening programs and extensive epidemiological investigations are required to locate infection and to eradicate the disease. Conducting effective brucellosis screening programs and epidemiological investigations requires the use of many information collection activities, such as applications for tags or tattoos, epidemiology report forms, monthly reports of brucellosis eradication and program surveillance activities, reports of brucellosis reactors slaughtered, and E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1 45354 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 150 / Friday, August 5, 2005 / Notices permits for interstate movement of animals. The information obtained from these activities is used to find infected herds and ensure that brucellosis is not spread interstate from infected herds. These information collection activities are essential in determining the brucellosis status of an area and helping herd owners by allowing the timely detection and elimination of a serious disease. We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of these information collection activities for 3 years. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate 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; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.033519373 hours per response. Respondents: Accredited veterinarians, State animal health authorities, livestock inspectors, herd owners, and owners/operators of livestock markets. Estimated annual number of respondents: 7,382. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 71.455703. Estimated annual number of responses: 527,486. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 17,681 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the average reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. VerDate jul<14>2003 15:34 Aug 04, 2005 Jkt 205001 Done in Washington, DC, this 1st day of August 2005. Elizabeth E. 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These topics are based on key findings and trends from the April 19–20, 2005, Science and the Northwest Forest Plan, Knowledge Gained Over a Decade conference and advice received from the IAC on April 21, 2005. Due to travel limitations, the field trip is open to committee members only. Written comments may be submitted for the meeting record. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions regarding this meeting may be directed to Kath Collier, Management Analyst, Regional Ecosystem Office, 333 SW. First Avenue, PO Box 3623, Portland, OR 97208 (telephone: 503– 808–2165). Dated: July 15, 2005. Anne Badgley, Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. 05–15490 Filed 8–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Statistics Service Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Revise and Extend a Currently Approved Information Collection National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice and request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104–13) and Office of Management and Budget regulations at 5 CFR part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to seek approval to revise and extend a currently approved information collection, the List Sampling Frame Surveys. Comments on this notice must be received by October 11, 2005, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Ginny McBride, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250 or sent electronically to gmcbride@nass.usda.gov. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol House, Associate Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, (202) 720–4333. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: List Sampling Frame Surveys. OMB Control Number: 0535–0140. Expiration Date of Approval: April 30, 2006. Type of Request: Intent to revise and extend a currently approved information collection. Abstract: The primary objectives of the National Agricultural Statistics Service are to prepare and issue State and national estimates of crop production, livestock production, economic statistics, and environmental statistics related to agriculture and also to conduct the Census of Agriculture. The List Sampling Frame Surveys are used to develop and maintain as complete a list as possible of farm operations. The goal is to produce for each State a relatively complete, current, and unduplicated list of names for statistical sampling for agricultural operation surveys and the Census of Agriculture. Information from these agricultural surveys is used by government agencies and educational institutions in planning, farm policy analysis, and program administration. These data will be collected under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 150 (Friday, August 5, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45353-45354]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15517]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. 05-021-1]


Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information 
Collection; State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment 
request.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's 
intention to request an extension of approval of an information 
collection associated with the State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication 
Program.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before 
October 4, 2005.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     EDOCKET: Go to https://www.epa.gov/feddocket to submit or 
view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the 
official public docket, and to access those documents in the public 
docket that are available electronically. Once you have entered 
EDOCKET, click on the ``View Open APHIS Dockets'' link to locate this 
document.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send four copies 
of your comment (an original and three copies) to Docket No. 05-021-1, 
Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3C71, 4700 
River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238. Please state that your 
comment refers to Docket No. 05-021-1.
    Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this 
docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of 
the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to 
help you, please call (202) 690-2817 before coming.
    Other Information: You may view APHIS documents published in the 
Federal Register and related information on the Internet at https://www.
aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding the State-
Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program, contact Dr. Debra Donch, 
Senior Staff Veterinarian, Ruminant Health Programs, National Center 
for Animal Health Programs, VS, 4700 River Road Unit 43, Riverdale, MD 
20737; (301) 734-5952. For copies of more detailed information on the 
information collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS'' 
Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 734-7477.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program.
    OMB Number: 0579-0047.
    Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information 
collection.
    Abstract: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is 
responsible for, among other things, administering regulations intended 
to prevent the spread of brucellosis and other animal diseases within 
the United States.
    Brucellosis is a contagious disease that primarily affects cattle, 
bison, and swine. It causes the loss of young through spontaneous 
abortion or birth of weak offspring, reduced milk production, and 
infertility. The continued presence of brucellosis in a herd seriously 
threatens the health of other animals. Brucellosis has caused 
devastating losses to farmers in the United States over the last 
century.
    The State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program, which is a 
national program, is working toward eliminating this serious disease of 
livestock. The program is conducted under the various States' 
authorities supplemented by Federal authorities regulating interstate 
movement of affected animals. Effective screening programs and 
extensive epidemiological investigations are required to locate 
infection and to eradicate the disease.
    Conducting effective brucellosis screening programs and 
epidemiological investigations requires the use of many information 
collection activities, such as applications for tags or tattoos, 
epidemiology report forms, monthly reports of brucellosis eradication 
and program surveillance activities, reports of brucellosis reactors 
slaughtered, and

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permits for interstate movement of animals.
    The information obtained from these activities is used to find 
infected herds and ensure that brucellosis is not spread interstate 
from infected herds. These information collection activities are 
essential in determining the brucellosis status of an area and helping 
herd owners by allowing the timely detection and elimination of a 
serious disease.
    We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve 
our use of these information collection activities for 3 years.
    The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public 
(as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. 
These comments will help us:
    (1) Evaluate 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;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, 
electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of responses.
    Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection 
of information is estimated to average 0.033519373 hours per response.
    Respondents: Accredited veterinarians, State animal health 
authorities, livestock inspectors, herd owners, and owners/operators of 
livestock markets.
    Estimated annual number of respondents: 7,382.
    Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 71.455703.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 527,486.
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 17,681 hours. (Due to 
averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of 
the annual number of responses multiplied by the average reporting 
burden per response.)
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of 
public record.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 1st day of August 2005.
Elizabeth E. Gaston,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 05-15517 Filed 8-4-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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