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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2008–0115]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
National Veterinary Accreditation
Program
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 associated with
regulations for the national veterinary
accreditation program.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before January 5,
2009.
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–
2007–0115 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–2007–0115,
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–
2007–0115.
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
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17:24 Nov 04, 2008
Jkt 217001
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 veterinary
accreditation program, contact Ms. Lynn
Thomas, Management Analyst,
Surveillance and Identification
Programs, NCAHP, VS, APHIS, 4700
River Road Unit 200, Riverdale, MD
20737; (301) 734–5777. 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: National Veterinary
Accreditation Program.
OMB Number: 0579–0032.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: Under the Animal Health
Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq. ),
the Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) of the United States
Department of Agriculture is authorized,
among other things, to prohibit or
restrict the importation and interstate
movement of animals and animal
products to prevent the introduction
into and dissemination within the
United States of animal diseases and
pests and for eradicating such diseases
when feasible.
To help us accomplish our mission,
APHIS’ Veterinary Services (VS)
administers the National Veterinary
Accreditation Program. This program
accredits and authorizes private
veterinary practitioners to work
cooperatively with Federal
veterinarians, as well as with State
animal health officials, to conduct
certain activities for us. Accredited
veterinarians are instrumental in
increasing our capacity to perform
health certifications and conduct
extensive disease surveillance and
monitoring.
The program requires the use of
certain information collection activities,
including VS Form 1–36A (Application
for Veterinary Accreditation),
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explanation statement for refused
endorsement, updated contact
information, and veterinary
accreditation certificate.
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
0.35289 hours per response.
Respondents: Private veterinary
practitioners, State animal health
officials, accredited veterinarians.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 5,001.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 1.70
Estimated annual number of
responses: 8,501.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 3,001 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.
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Done in Washington, DC, this 30th day of
October 2008.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2008–0116]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Standards for Privately Owned
Quarantine Facilities for Ruminants
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an
information collection; comment
request.
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES
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 associated with
regulations for privately owned
quarantine facilities for ruminants.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before January 5,
2009.
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–2008–
0116 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–2008–0116,
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–
2008–0116.
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
VerDate Aug<31>2005
17:24 Nov 04, 2008
Jkt 217001
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 regulations for privately
owned quarantine facilities for
ruminants, contact Dr. James Davis,
Senior Staff Veterinarian, 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) 851–2908.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Standards for Privately Owned
Quarantine Facilities for Ruminants.
OMB Number: 0579–0232.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: Under the Animal Health
Protection Act (8301 et seq. ), the
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) of the United States
Department of Agriculture is authorized,
among other things, to prohibit or
restrict the importation of animals,
animal products, and other articles into
the United States to prevent the
introduction of animal diseases and
pests.
The regulations in 9 CFR part 93
govern the importation into the United
States of specified animals and animal
products in order to help prevent the
introduction of various animal diseases
into the United States. The regulations
in part 93 require, among other things,
that certain animals, as a condition of
entry, be quarantined upon arrival in
the United States. APHIS operates
animal quarantine facilities and also
authorizes the use of quarantine
facilities that are privately owned and
operated for certain animal
importations.
The regulations at subpart D of part 93
(9 CFR 93.400 through 93.435) pertain
to the importation of ruminants.
Ruminants include all animals that
chew the cud, such as cattle, buffaloes,
sheep, goats, deer, antelopes, camels,
llamas, and giraffes. Ruminants
imported into the United States must be
quarantined upon arrival for at least 30
days, with certain exceptions.
Ruminants from Canada and Mexico are
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not subject to this quarantine
requirement.
Regulations for privately owned
quarantine facilities for ruminants
require the use of certain information
collection activities, including
applications for facility approval,
compliance agreements explaining the
conditions under which the facility
must be operated, certifications that the
facility meets all applicable
environmental regulations, requests for
variance, and maintenance of certain
records covering quarantine operations.
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 this
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
2.9481818 hour per response.
Respondents: Owners/operators of
privately owned quarantine facilities for
ruminants.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 1.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 55.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 55.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 162 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.
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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.
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Notices
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2008-0115]
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection; National Veterinary Accreditation 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 regulations for the national veterinary
accreditation program.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before
January 5, 2009.
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-2007-0115 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-2007-0115, 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-2007-0115.
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 veterinary
accreditation program, contact Ms. Lynn Thomas, Management Analyst,
Surveillance and Identification Programs, NCAHP, VS, APHIS, 4700 River
Road Unit 200, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734-5777. 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: National Veterinary Accreditation Program.
OMB Number: 0579-0032.
Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information
collection.
Abstract: Under the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et
seq. ), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the
United States Department of Agriculture is authorized, among other
things, to prohibit or restrict the importation and interstate movement
of animals and animal products to prevent the introduction into and
dissemination within the United States of animal diseases and pests and
for eradicating such diseases when feasible.
To help us accomplish our mission, APHIS' Veterinary Services (VS)
administers the National Veterinary Accreditation Program. This program
accredits and authorizes private veterinary practitioners to work
cooperatively with Federal veterinarians, as well as with State animal
health officials, to conduct certain activities for us. Accredited
veterinarians are instrumental in increasing our capacity to perform
health certifications and conduct extensive disease surveillance and
monitoring.
The program requires the use of certain information collection
activities, including VS Form 1-36A (Application for Veterinary
Accreditation), explanation statement for refused endorsement, updated
contact information, and veterinary accreditation certificate.
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 0.35289 hours per response.
Respondents: Private veterinary practitioners, State animal health
officials, accredited veterinarians.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 5,001.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1.70
Estimated annual number of responses: 8,501.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 3,001 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.
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Done in Washington, DC, this 30th day of October 2008.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E8-26385 Filed 11-4-08; 8:45 am]
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