Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; Permit for Reshipment of Swine From Slaughtering Facilities, 30043-30044 [E8-11650]

Download as PDF dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 101 / Friday, May 23, 2008 / Notices comment refers to Docket No. APHIS– 2008–0056. 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 user fees, contact Ms. Kris Caraher, User Fees Section Head, FMD, MRPBS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 54, Riverdale, MD 20737–1232, (301) 734–5743. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS* Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–2908. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: User Fee Regulations. OMB Number: 0579–0094. Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: Section 2509 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990, as amended, authorizes the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to collect user fees for agricultural quarantine and inspection (AQI) services, for providing for the inspection and certification of plants and plant products offered for export or transiting the United States, and for providing veterinary diagnostic services and services related to the importation and exportation of animals and animal products. Although certain AQI functions, but not the laws or regulations upon which they are premised, were transferred from APHIS to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) bureau of the Department of Homeland Security in 2002, APHIS remains responsible for the regulations related to AQI activities, including the user fee regulations. APHIS also remains responsible for administration of the user fee programs. Neither APHIS nor CBP receives an appropriation to fund these activities; instead, user fees are calculated and assessed to ensure full cost recovery of each user fee program. If the information was not collected, the agencies would not be able to perform the services since the fees collected are necessary to fund the work. Requesters of services usually are repeat customers, and, in many cases, VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:34 May 22, 2008 Jkt 214001 request that we bill them for our services. Also, the 1996 Debt Collection Improvement Act requires that agencies collect tax identification numbers (TINs) from all persons doing business with the government for purposes of collecting delinquent debts. Without a TIN, service cannot be provided on a credit basis. The requests for services are in writing, by telephone, or in person. The information contained in each request identifies the specific service requested and the time in which the requester wishes the service to be performed. This information is necessary in order for the animal import centers and port offices to schedule the work and to calculate the fees due. APHIS is responsible for ensuring that the fees collected are correct and that they are remitted in full and in a timely manner. To ensure this, thearty (ticketing agents for transportation companies) responsible for collecting and remitting fees must allow APHIS personnel to verify the accuracy of the fees collected and remitted, and otherwise determine compliance with the statute and regulations. We also require that whoever is responsible for making fee payments advise us of the name, address, and telephone number of a responsible officer who is authorized to verify fee calculations, collections, and remittances. This information collection is necessary for APHIS to effectively collect fees, ensure remittances in a timely manner, and determine proper credit for payment of international air passenger, aircraft clearance, commercial truck, commercial railroad car, commercial vessel, phytosanitary certificate, import/export, and veterinary diagnostic user fees. We have reviewed the paperwork requirements of the user fee programs and have made every possible effort to streamline our processes and minimize the impact on the public. Whenever possible, we use existing billing/ collection methods to minimize the cost to the Agency. 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; PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30043 (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 0.0251 hours per response. Respondents: Arriving international passengers, owners and operators of arriving international means of conveyance, importers/exporters who wish to import or export plants and plant products, and importers/exporters who wish to import or export animals and animal products. Estimated annual number of respondents: 46,729. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 5.246. Estimated annual number of responses: 245,122. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 6,154 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 15th day of May 2008. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E8–11616 Filed 5–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2008–0048] Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; Permit for Reshipment of Swine From Slaughtering Facilities Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: New information collection; comment request. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this E:\FR\FM\23MYN1.SGM 23MYN1 30044 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 101 / Friday, May 23, 2008 / Notices notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s intention to request approval of an information collection activity for reshipment of swine associated with regulations for livestock removed from slaughtering facilities. We will consider all comments that we receive on or before July 22, 2008. DATES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/ component/ main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS2008-0048 to submit or view comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically. Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send two copies of your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2008–0048, 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– 2008–0048 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 reshipment of swine associated with regulations for livestock removed from slaughtering facilities, contact Dr. David Pyburn, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Aquaculture, Swine, Equine and Poultry Programs, NCAHP, VS, APHIS, 210 Walnut Street Room 891, Des Moines, IA 50309; (515) 284– 4122. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS* Information Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–2908. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Permit for Reshipment of Swine From Slaughtering Facilities. OMB Number: 0579-xxxx. Type of Request: Approval of a new information collection. Abstract: Under the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et. seq.), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:34 May 22, 2008 Jkt 214001 Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, is authorized, among other things, to prevent the interstate spread of livestock diseases and to eradicate such diseases from the United States when feasible. In connection with this mission, APHIS’ Veterinary Services (VS) program 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 slaughtering or rendering establishments. Persons moving livestock and poultry interstate for slaughter or rendering may only move the animals to slaughtering or rendering establishments that have been listed by the Administrator of APHIS. Livestock or poultry may not be removed from the premises of a slaughtering or rendering establishment except under a permit issued by APHIS and in accordance with applicable regulations of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Swine may be moved from a slaughtering establishment only with a permit that restricts such movement to either a holding facility or another slaughtering establishment and prohibits their return to the farm for feeding or breeding purposes, which could expose other farm animals to diseases that may be carried by animals intended for slaughter. Any person wishing to transport slaughter swine under a permit for reshipment must submit an application to APHIS’ Veterinary Services program for their review and approval. We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve our use of this information collection activity 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 0.16666 hours per response. Respondents: Purchasers of market swine from slaughter facilities designated for shipment to alternate holding or slaughtering facilities. Estimated annual number of respondents : 60. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1. Estimated annual number of responses: 60. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 10 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 14th day of May 2008 . Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E8–11650 Filed 5–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Plan Revision for Shoshone National Forest, WY Forest Service, USDA. Notice of adjustment for resuming the land management plan revision process. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The USDA Forest Service is resuming preparation of the Shoshone National Forest revised land management plan as directed by the National Forest Management Act. Preparation of the revised plan was halted when the 2005 Forest Service planning rule was enjoined. A new planning rule (36 CFR part 219) was implemented on April 21 2008 allowing the planning process to be resumed. This notice resumes the plan revision process under the new planning rule. DATES: Resumption is effective upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Armel, Planning Staff Officer, Shoshone National Forest, 808 Meadow E:\FR\FM\23MYN1.SGM 23MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 101 (Friday, May 23, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30043-30044]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-11650]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2008-0048]


Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; 
Permit for Reshipment of Swine From Slaughtering Facilities

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: New information collection; comment request.

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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 approval of an information collection activity for 
reshipment of swine associated with regulations for livestock removed 
from slaughtering facilities.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before July 
22, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/
fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2008-0048 to submit 
or view comments and to view supporting and related materials available 
electronically.
    Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send two copies of your 
comment to Docket No. APHIS-2008-0048, 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-2008-0048
    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 reshipment of swine 
associated with regulations for livestock removed from slaughtering 
facilities, contact Dr. David Pyburn, Senior Staff Veterinarian, 
Aquaculture, Swine, Equine and Poultry Programs, NCAHP, VS, APHIS, 210 
Walnut Street Room 891, Des Moines, IA 50309; (515) 284-4122. For 
copies of more detailed information on the information collection, 
contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles, APHIS* Information Collection 
Coordinator, at (301) 851-2908.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Permit for Reshipment of Swine From 
Slaughtering Facilities.
    OMB Number: 0579-xxxx.
    Type of Request: Approval of a new information collection.
    Abstract: Under the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et. 
seq.), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, is authorized, among other things, to 
prevent the interstate spread of livestock diseases and to eradicate 
such diseases from the United States when feasible. In connection with 
this mission, APHIS' Veterinary Services (VS) program 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 slaughtering or 
rendering establishments. Persons moving livestock and poultry 
interstate for slaughter or rendering may only move the animals to 
slaughtering or rendering establishments that have been listed by the 
Administrator of APHIS.
    Livestock or poultry may not be removed from the premises of a 
slaughtering or rendering establishment except under a permit issued by 
APHIS and in accordance with applicable regulations of USDA's Food 
Safety and Inspection Service. Swine may be moved from a slaughtering 
establishment only with a permit that restricts such movement to either 
a holding facility or another slaughtering establishment and prohibits 
their return to the farm for feeding or breeding purposes, which could 
expose other farm animals to diseases that may be carried by animals 
intended for slaughter. Any person wishing to transport slaughter swine 
under a permit for reshipment must submit an application to APHIS' 
Veterinary Services program for their review and approval.
    We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve 
our use of this information collection activity 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 
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 0.16666 hours per response.
    Respondents: Purchasers of market swine from slaughter facilities 
designated for shipment to alternate holding or slaughtering 
facilities.
    Estimated annual number of respondents : 60.
    Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1.
    Estimated annual number of responses: 60.
    Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 10 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 14th day of May 2008 .
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-11650 Filed 5-22-08; 8:45 am]
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