Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review, 15749-15750 [E6-4551]

Download as PDF 15749 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 29, 2006 / Notices women, ensure the quality of services provided to women, and develop outreach strategies for women that are never or rarely screened for breast and respondents except their time to participate in the survey. cervical cancer. Data collection will continue for the next three years. The average annual burden for this effort is 1,972 hours. There are no costs to ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN TABLE Number of respondents Respondents Average burden per response (in hrs.) Number of responses per respondent Total burden hours *Infrastructure Report (STAR) ......................................................................... *Screening and Follow-up ............................................................................... 68 68 1 1 25 4 1700 272 Total .......................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 1972 *Respondents include State, Territorial and Tribal grantees. Dated: March 22, 2006. Joan F. Karr, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6–4550 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Proposed Project Requirement for a Special Permit to Import Cynomolgus, African Green, or Rhesus Monkeys into the United States (0920–0263)—Extension—National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–06–0263] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639–5960 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to (202) 395–6974. Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice. A registered importer must request a special permit to import Cynomolgus, African Green, or Rhesus Monkeys. To receive a special permit to import nonhuman primates the importer must submit to the Director of CDC, a written plan which specifies the steps that will be taken to prevent exposure of persons and animals during the entire importation and quarantine process for the arriving nonhuman primates. Under the special permit arrangement, registered importers must submit a plan to CDC for the importation and quarantine if they wish to import the specific monkeys covered. The plan must address disease prevention procedures to be carried out in every step of the chain of custody of such monkeys, from embarkation in the country of origin to release from quarantine. Information such as species, origin and intended use for monkeys, transit information, isolation and quarantine procedures, and procedures for testing of quarantined animals is necessary for CDC to make public health decisions. This information enables CDC to evaluate compliance with the standards and to determine whether the measures being taken to prevent exposure of persons and animals during importation are adequate. Once CDC is assured, through the monitoring of shipments (normally no more than 2), that the provisions of a special permit plan are being followed by a new permit holder and that the use of adequate disease control practices is being demonstrated, the special permit is extended to cover the receipt of additional shipments under the same plan for a period of 180 days, and may be renewed upon request. This eliminates the burden on importers to repeatedly report identical information, requiring only that specific shipment itineraries and information on changes to the plan which require approval be submitted. Respondents are commercial or notfor-profit importers of nonhuman primates. The burden represents full submission of information and itinerary/change information respectively. There are no costs to respondents except for their time to complete the requisition process. The total estimated annual burden hours are 20. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN Number of respondents hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES Respondents Businesses (limited permit) ......................................................................................................... Businesses (extended permit) ..................................................................................................... Organizations (extended permit) ................................................................................................. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:39 Mar 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM Number of responses per respondent 2 3 15 29MRN1 5 5 5 Average burden per response (in hours) 30/60 10/60 10/60 15750 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 29, 2006 / Notices Dated: March 12, 2006. Joan F. Karr, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6–4551 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES Amendment of February 4, 2004, Order To Embargo Birds and Bird Products Imported From Israel SUMMARY: On February 4, 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued an order to ban immediately the import of all birds (Class: Aves) from specified countries, subject to limited exemptions for returning pet birds of U.S. origin and certain processed bird-derived products. HHS/CDC took this step because birds from these countries potentially can infect humans with avian influenza (influenza A/ [H5N1]). The February 4, 2004, order complemented a similar action taken at the same time by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). On March 10, 2004, HHS/CDC lifted the embargo of birds and bird products from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) because of the documented publichealth and animal health measures taken by Hong Kong officials to prevent spread of the outbreak within the HKSAR, and the absence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 cases in Hong Kong’s domestic and wild bird populations. USDA/APHIS took a similar action. On September 28, 2004, HHS/CDC extended the embargo on birds and bird products to include Malaysia because of the documented cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5N1 in poultry in Malaysia. On July 20, 2005, USDA/ APHIS adopted as a final rule the interim rule that became effective on February 4, 2004, which amended its regulations to prohibit or restrict the importation of birds, poultry, and unprocessed birds and poultry products from regions that have reported the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry. (See 70 FR 41608 [July 20, 2005].) As the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:39 Mar 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 have confirmed additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), USDA/APHIS has added additional countries to its ban. Because of the documentation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry, HHS/CDC added the following countries to its embargo: Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine on December 29, 2005; Nigeria on February 8, 2006; India on February 22, 2006; Egypt on February 27, 2006; Niger on March 2, 2006; Albania, Azerbaijan, Cameroon, and Burma (Myanmar) on March 15, 2006. On March 17, 2006, OIE reported confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry in Israel. At this time, HHS/CDC is adding Israel to its current embargo. This action is effective on March 20, 2006, and will remain in effect until further notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On March 17, 2006, OIE reported confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in turkeys in farms in the Beer-Sheva, Ashkelon, and Jerusalem districts, Israel. Introduction of birds infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 into the United States could lead to outbreaks of disease among birds and among the human population, a significant public health threat. Banning the importation of all avian species from affected countries is an effective means of limiting this threat. HHS/CDC is therefore taking this action to reduce the likelihood of introduction or spread of influenza A H5N1 into the United States. Immediate Action Therefore, pursuant to 42 CFR 71.32(b), HHS/CDC is amending the February 4, 2004, order to add Israel to the list of countries subject to the order’s embargo of birds and products derived from birds. All other portions of the February 4, 2004, order, as further amended on March 10, 2004, September 28, 2004, December 29, 2005, February 8, 2006, February 22, 2006, February 27, 2006, March 2, 2006, and March 15, 2006 shall remain in effect until further notice. Dated: March 23, 2006. Julie Louise Gerberding, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. E6–4513 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Amendment of February 4, 2004, Order To Embargo Birds and Bird Products Imported From Afghanistan SUMMARY: On February 4, 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued an order to ban immediately the import of all birds (Class: Aves) from specified countries, subject to limited exemptions for returning pet birds of U.S. origin and certain processed bird-derived products. HHS/CDC took this step because birds from these countries potentially can infect humans with avian influenza (influenza A/ [H5N1]). The February 4, 2004, order complemented a similar action taken at the same time by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). On March 10, 2004, HHS/CDC lifted the embargo of birds and bird products from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) because of the documented publichealth and animal health measures taken by Hong Kong officials to prevent spread of the outbreak within the HKSAR, and the absence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 cases in Hong Kong’s domestic and wild bird populations. USDA/APHIS took a similar action. On September 28, 2004, HHS/CDC extended the embargo on birds and bird products to include Malaysia because of the documented cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5N1 in poultry in Malaysia. On July 20, 2005, USDA/ APHIS adopted as a final rule the interim rule that became effective on February 4, 2004, which amended its regulations to prohibit or restrict the importation of birds, poultry, and unprocessed birds and poultry products from regions that have reported the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry. (See 70 FR 41608 [July 20, 2005].) As the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) have confirmed additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), USDA/APHIS has added additional countries to its ban. Because of the documentation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry, HHS/CDC added the following countries to its embargo: Kazakhstan, E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30Day-06-0263]

Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes a
list of information collection requests under review by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of these requests, call
the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639-5960 or send an e-mail
to omb@cdc.gov. Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of
Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to (202) 395-6974.
Written comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

Requirement for a Special Permit to Import Cynomolgus, African
Green, or Rhesus Monkeys into the United States (0920-0263)--
Extension--National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

A registered importer must request a special permit to import
Cynomolgus, African Green, or Rhesus Monkeys. To receive a special
permit to import nonhuman primates the importer must submit to the
Director of CDC, a written plan which specifies the steps that will be
taken to prevent exposure of persons and animals during the entire
importation and quarantine process for the arriving nonhuman primates.
Under the special permit arrangement, registered importers must
submit a plan to CDC for the importation and quarantine if they wish to
import the specific monkeys covered. The plan must address disease
prevention procedures to be carried out in every step of the chain of
custody of such monkeys, from embarkation in the country of origin to
release from quarantine. Information such as species, origin and
intended use for monkeys, transit information, isolation and quarantine
procedures, and procedures for testing of quarantined animals is
necessary for CDC to make public health decisions. This information
enables CDC to evaluate compliance with the standards and to determine
whether the measures being taken to prevent exposure of persons and
animals during importation are adequate. Once CDC is assured, through
the monitoring of shipments (normally no more than 2), that the
provisions of a special permit plan are being followed by a new permit
holder and that the use of adequate disease control practices is being
demonstrated, the special permit is extended to cover the receipt of
additional shipments under the same plan for a period of 180 days, and
may be renewed upon request. This eliminates the burden on importers to
repeatedly report identical information, requiring only that specific
shipment itineraries and information on changes to the plan which
require approval be submitted.
Respondents are commercial or not-for-profit importers of nonhuman
primates. The burden represents full submission of information and
itinerary/change information respectively. There are no costs to
respondents except for their time to complete the requisition process.
The total estimated annual burden hours are 20.

Estimated Annualized Burden
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Average
Number of Number of burden per
Respondents respondents responses per response (in
respondent hours)
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Businesses (limited permit)..................................... 2 5 30/60
Businesses (extended permit).................................... 3 5 10/60
Organizations (extended permit)................................. 15 5 10/60
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Dated: March 12, 2006.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
[FR Doc. E6-4551 Filed 3-28-06; 8:45 am]
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