Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Blood and Tissue Collection at Slaughtering and Rendering Establishments, 12754-12755 [E7-4917]
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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
information collection, 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
information collection 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
0.586196963 hours per response.
Respondents: Poultry slaughter plants
and table-egg producers.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 2,317.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 40.45446698.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 93,733.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 54,946 hours. (Due to
averaging, the total annual burden hours
may not equal the product of the annual
number of responses multiplied by the
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 13th day of
March 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E7–4916 Filed 3–16–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2007–0011]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Blood and Tissue Collection at
Slaughtering and Rendering
Establishments
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an
information collection; comment
request.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
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notice announces the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’s intention to
request an extension of approval of an
information collection associated with
regulations for blood and tissue
collection at slaughtering and rendering
establishments to enhance animal
disease surveillance.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before May 18,
2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov, select
‘‘Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service’’ from the agency drop-down
menu, then click ‘‘Submit.’’ In the
Docket ID column, select APHIS–2007–
0011 to submit or view public
comments and to view supporting and
related materials available
electronically. Information on using
Regulations.gov, including instructions
for accessing documents, submitting
comments, and viewing the docket after
the close of the comment period, is
available through the site’s ‘‘User Tips’’
link.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Please send four copies of your
comment (an original and three copies)
to Docket No. APHIS–2007–0011,
Regulatory Analysis and Development,
PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700
River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD
20737–1238. Please state that your
comment refers to Docket No. APHIS–
2007–0011.
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: Additional
information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at
https://www.aphis.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information regarding an information
collection associated with regulations
for blood and tissue collection at
slaughtering and rendering
establishments, contact Dr. Adam Grow,
Director, Surveillance and Identification
Programs, National Center for Animal
Health Programs, VS, APHIS, 4700 River
Road Unit 46, Riverdale, MD 20737–
1231; (301) 734–6954. For copies of
more detailed information on the
information collection, contact Mrs.
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Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information
Collection Coordinator, at (301) 734–
7477.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Blood and Tissue Collection at
Slaughtering and Rendering
Establishments.
OMB Number: 0579–0212.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: The Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S.
Department of Agriculture, is authorized
to prevent the interstate spread of
livestock diseases and for eradicating
such diseases from the United States
when feasible. In connection with this
mission, the Veterinary Services (VS)
program, APHIS, conducts animal
disease surveillance programs,
including diagnostic testing.
The regulations in 9 CFR, subchapter
C, part 71, ‘‘General Provisions,’’
provide for the collection of blood and
tissue samples from livestock (horses,
cattle, bison, captive cervids, sheep and
goats, swine, and other farmed animals)
and poultry at slaughter. Persons
moving livestock and poultry interstate
for slaughter may only move the
animals to slaughtering or rendering
establishments that have been listed by
the Administrator of APHIS. Federal
personnel, in conjunction with
establishment personnel, are required to
complete a listing agreement and a
facility inspection report. At APHIS’
discretion, slaughtering or rendering
establishment personnel will collect
blood and tissue samples to assess the
prevalence of disease and to identify
sources of disease. The test-at-slaughter
program necessitates the use of a
specimen submission form, VS Form
10–4.
We are asking the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
approve our use of these information
collection activities for an additional 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
information collection, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
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(4) Minimize the burden of the
information collection 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
0.3278853 hours per response.
Respondents: Slaughtering and
rendering establishment personnel.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 155.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 83.2903.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 12,910.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 4,233 hours. (Due to
averaging, the total annual burden hours
may not equal the product of the annual
number of responses multiplied by the
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 13th day of
March 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E7–4917 Filed 3–16–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2006–0180]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
U.S. Origin Health Certificate
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an
information collection; comment
request.
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AGENCY:
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 related to the
export of animals and animal products
from the United States.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before May 18,
2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov, select
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Jkt 211001
‘‘Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service’’ from the agency drop-down
menu, then click ‘‘Submit.’’ In the
Docket ID column, select APHIS–2006–
0180 to submit or view public
comments and to view supporting and
related materials available
electronically. Information on using
Regulations.gov, including instructions
for accessing documents, submitting
comments, and viewing the docket after
the close of the comment period, is
available through the site’s ‘‘User Tips’’
link.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Please send four copies of your
comment (an original and three copies)
to Docket No. APHIS–2006–0180,
Regulatory Analysis and Development,
PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700
River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD
20737–1238. Please state that your
comment refers to Docket No. APHIS–
2006–0180.
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: Additional
information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at
https://www.aphis.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information on the regulations regarding
the export of animals and animal
products from the United States, contact
Dr. Jack Taniewski, Assistant Director,
Technical Trade Services Team,
National Center for Import and Export,
VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 39,
Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734–8364.
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: U.S. Origin Health Certificate.
OMB Number: 0579–0020.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: The export of agricultural
commodities, including animals and
animal products, is a major business in
the United States and contributes to a
favorable balance of trade. As part of its
mission, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS),
Veterinary Services (VS) maintains
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information regarding the import health
requirements of other countries for
animals and animal products exported
from the United States.
Most countries require a certification
that our animals are free from specific
diseases and show no clinical evidence
of disease. This certification must carry
the USDA seal and be endorsed by an
APHIS, APHIS accredited, or State
veterinarian. VS Form 17–140, U.S.
Origin Health Certificate, and its
continuation form, VS Form 17–140A,
are used to meet this requirement. In
addition, other information collection
activities used for the export of animals
and animal products may include:
Environmental certification for export
facilities; notarized statements;
documentation of undue hardship for
animals departing from a specific export
location; requests regarding approval or
withdrawal of approval of export
facilities; and recordkeeping for
modification of rail stanchions on
vessels.
We are asking the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
approve our use of these information
collection activities for an additional 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
information collection, 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
information collection 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
0.291882 hours per response.
Respondents: APHIS accredited and
State veterinarians; animal owners; and
exporters.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 3,067.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 29.36648.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 90,067.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2007-0011]
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection; Blood and Tissue Collection at Slaughtering and Rendering
Establishments
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 regulations for blood and tissue collection
at slaughtering and rendering establishments to enhance animal disease
surveillance.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before May
18, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov, select ``Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service'' from the agency drop-down menu, then click ``Submit.'' In the
Docket ID column, select APHIS-2007-0011 to submit or view public
comments and to view supporting and related materials available
electronically. Information on using Regulations.gov, including
instructions for accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing
the docket after the close of the comment period, is available through
the site's ``User Tips'' link.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send four copies
of your comment (an original and three copies) to Docket No. APHIS-
2007-0011, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-
03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238. Please state
that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS-2007-0011.
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: Additional information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding an
information collection associated with regulations for blood and tissue
collection at slaughtering and rendering establishments, contact Dr.
Adam Grow, Director, Surveillance and Identification Programs, National
Center for Animal Health Programs, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 46,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231; (301) 734-6954. 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: Blood and Tissue Collection at Slaughtering and Rendering
Establishments.
OMB Number: 0579-0212.
Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information
collection.
Abstract: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS),
U.S. Department of Agriculture, is authorized to prevent the interstate
spread of livestock diseases and for eradicating such diseases from the
United States when feasible. In connection with this mission, the
Veterinary Services (VS) program, APHIS, conducts animal disease
surveillance programs, including diagnostic testing.
The regulations in 9 CFR, subchapter C, part 71, ``General
Provisions,'' provide for the collection of blood and tissue samples
from livestock (horses, cattle, bison, captive cervids, sheep and
goats, swine, and other farmed animals) and poultry at slaughter.
Persons moving livestock and poultry interstate for slaughter may only
move the animals to slaughtering or rendering establishments that have
been listed by the Administrator of APHIS. Federal personnel, in
conjunction with establishment personnel, are required to complete a
listing agreement and a facility inspection report. At APHIS'
discretion, slaughtering or rendering establishment personnel will
collect blood and tissue samples to assess the prevalence of disease
and to identify sources of disease. The test-at-slaughter program
necessitates the use of a specimen submission form, VS Form 10-4.
We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve
our use of these information collection activities for an additional 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
information collection, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
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(4) Minimize the burden of the information collection 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 0.3278853 hours per response.
Respondents: Slaughtering and rendering establishment personnel.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 155.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 83.2903.
Estimated annual number of responses: 12,910.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 4,233 hours. (Due to
averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of
the annual number of responses multiplied by the 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 13th day of March 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E7-4917 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am]
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