Notice of Revision and Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Johne's Disease, 70896-70897 [2010-29254]
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and implemented under regulations
issued at 7 CFR Part 1437. The NAP is
administered under the general
supervision of the Executive VicePresident of the Commodity Credit
Corporation (CCC) (who also serves as
Administrator, Farm Service Agency
(FSA)), and is carried out by the FSA
State and County committees. NAP is
intended to reduce financial losses that
occur when natural disasters cause a
catastrophic loss of production or
prevented planting of an eligible crop by
providing coverage equivalent to the
catastrophic risk protection level of
Federal Crop Insurance. NAP provides
assistance for losses of floriculture,
ornamental nursery, Christmas tree
crops, turfgrass sod, seed crops,
aquaculture (including ornamental fish),
sea oats and sea grass, and industrial
crops. FSA will collect information
using several forms.
Need and Use of the Information: The
information collected is necessary to
determine whether a producer and crop
or commodity meet applicable
conditions for assistance and to
determine compliance with existing
rules. Producers must annually: (1)
Request NAP coverage by completing an
application for coverage and paying a
service fee by the CCC-established
application closing date; (2) file a
current crop-year report of acreage for
the covered crop or commodity; and (3)
certify production of each covered crop
or commodity. The information
collected allows CCC to provide
assistance under NAP for losses of
commercial crops or other agricultural
commodities (except livestock) for
which catastrophic risk protection
under 7 U.S.C. Section 1508 is not
available, and that are produced for food
or fiber. If information is not collected
FSA will not be able to identify and
determine eligible participants and
crops being planted or produced, or
provide assistance to agricultural
producers who as a result of natural
disaster have suffered catastrophic
losses of agricultural crops or
commodities.
Description of Respondents: Farms.
Number of Respondents: 291,500.
Frequency of Responses:
Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion;
Weekly; Monthly; Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 2,119,280.
Farm Service Agency
Title: 7 CFR 766, Direct Loan
Servicing—Special.
OMB Control Number: 0560–0233.
Summary of Collection: Authority to
establish the regulatory requirements
contained in 7 CFR 766 is provided
under 5 U.S.C. 301 which provides that
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‘‘The head of an Executive department
or military department may prescribe
regulations for the government of his
department, the distribution and
performance of its business * * *’’ The
Secretary delegated authority to
administer the provisions of the Act
applicable to the Farm Loan Program
(FLP) to the Under Secretary for Farm
and Foreign Agricultural Service in
section 2.16 of 7 CFR part 2. FLP
provides loans to family farmers to
purchase real estate equipment and
finance agricultural production. The
regulations covered by this information
collection package describes the policies
and procedures for the Farm Service
Agency’s (FSA) servicing of financially
distressed or delinquent direct loan
borrowers in accordance with the
provisions of the Consolidated Farm
and Rural Development Act (Act) (Pub.
L. 87–128), as amended. FSA’s loan
servicing options include disaster setaside, primary loan servicing (including
reamortization, rescheduling, deferral,
write down and conservation contracts),
buyout at market value, and homestead
protection.
Need and Use of the Information:
Information collections are submitted by
FLP direct loan borrowers to the local
FSA office serving the country in which
their business is headquartered. The
collected information is necessary to
evaluate a borrower’s request for
consideration of the special servicing
actions.
Description of Respondents:
Individuals or households; Business or
other for-profit; Farms.
Number of Respondents: 14,505.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion; Annually.
Total Burden Hours: 15,236.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2010–0092]
Notice of Revision and Request for
Extension of Approval of an
Information Collection; Johne’s
Disease
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Revision and extension of
approval of an information collection;
comment request.
AGENCY:
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In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’s intention to
revise an information collection
associated with the interstate movement
of animals affected with Johne’s disease
and to request extension of approval of
the information collection to protect the
U.S. animal population.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before January 18,
2011.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/fdms
public/component/main?main=Docket
Detail&d=APHIS-2010-0092 to submit
or view comments and to view
supporting and related materials
available electronically.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Please send one copy of your comment
to Docket No. APHIS–2010–0092,
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–
2010–0092.
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 interstate movement
of animals affected with Johne’s Disease,
contact Dr. Michael Carter, Assistant
Director, Ruminant Health Programs,
VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 46,
Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734–4914.
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: Johne’s Disease.
OMB Number: 0579–0338.
Type of Request: Revision and
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
SUMMARY:
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Service (APHIS) is authorized, among
other things, to prevent the introduction
and interstate spread of serious diseases
and pests of livestock and for
eradicating such diseases from the
United States when feasible. In support
of this mission, Veterinary Services
(VS), APHIS, prohibits or restricts the
interstate movement of livestock that
have, or have been exposed to, certain
diseases.
Johne’s disease, also known as
paratuberculosis, is caused by
Mycobacterium avium subspecies
paratuberculosis and primarily affects
cattle, sheep, goats, and other domestic,
exotic, and wild ruminants. The disease
is a chronic and contagious enteritis that
results in progressive wasting and
eventual death. It is nearly always
introduced into a healthy herd by an
infected animal that is not showing
symptoms of the disease.
The regulations in 9 CFR, chapter I,
subchapter C, govern the interstate
movement of animals to prevent the
dissemination of livestock and poultry
diseases in the United States.
Subchapter C, part 71, contains general
provisions for the interstate movement
of animals, poultry, and their products,
while part 80 pertains specifically to the
interstate movement of domestic
animals that are positive to an official
test for Johne’s disease.
These regulations provide that cattle,
sheep, goats, and other domestic
animals that are positive to an official
test for Johne’s disease may generally be
moved interstate only to a recognized
slaughtering establishment or to an
approved livestock facility for sale to
such an establishment. Supplementing
the regulations are standards outlined in
the document, ‘‘Uniform Program
Standards for the Voluntary Bovine
Johne’s Disease Control Program’’
(VBJDCP). The voluntary, cooperative
program is administered by the States
and supported by industry and APHIS.
As part of the Agency’s efforts to
protect the U.S. animal population and
prevent the interstate spread of Johne’s
disease, VS uses certain information
collection activities, including Johne’s
Disease Control Program Annual
Reports (VS Form 4–29), quarterly
reports, Johne’s Vaccination Records
(VS Forms 4–27 and 4–27A), VBJDCP
test records (VS Forms 4–30 and 4–
30A), Herd Enrollment forms (VS Form
4–28), Risk Assessment and Herd
Management for Dairy Cattle forms (VS
Form 4–32), Risk Assessment and Herd
Management for Beef Cattle forms (VS
Form 4–35), owner-shipper statements
(VS Form 1–27), and official eartags.
We are asking the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
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approve our use of these information
collection activities for an additional
3 years.
This information collection includes
information collection requirements
currently approved by OMB control
numbers 0579–0148, ‘‘Johne’s Disease in
Domestic Animals; Interstate
Movement,’’ and 0579–0338, ‘‘Voluntary
Bovine Johne’s Disease Control
Program.’’ After OMB approves and
combines the burden for both
collections under a single collection
titled ‘‘Johne’s Disease’’ (0579–0338), the
Department will retire number 0579–
0148.
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
0.57767189 hours per response.
Respondents: State animal health
officials; State personnel performing
VBJDCP activities; herd owners;
producers; livestock shippers; Johne’scertified veterinarians; and accredited
veterinarians.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 9,125.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 7.244387.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 66,105.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 38,187 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, November 15,
2010.
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–2010–0106]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
South American Cactus Moth;
Quarantine and Regulations
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an
information collection; comment
request.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’s intention to
request extension of approval of an
information collection associated with
regulations for the interstate movement
of regulated articles to prevent the
spread of South American cactus moth.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before January 18,
2011.
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–2010–0106 to
submit or view comments and to view
supporting and related materials
available electronically.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Please send one copy of your comment
to Docket No. APHIS–2010–0106,
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–
2010–0106.
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.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2010-0092]
Notice of Revision and Request for Extension of Approval of an
Information Collection; Johne's Disease
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Revision and 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 revise an information collection associated with the
interstate movement of animals affected with Johne's disease and to
request extension of approval of the information collection to protect
the U.S. animal population.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before
January 18, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http:[sol][sol]www.regulations.gov[sol]fdmspublic[sol]component[sol]main
?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2010-0092 to submit or view comments and to
view supporting and related materials available electronically.
Postal Mail[sol]Commercial Delivery: Please send one copy
of your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2010-0092, 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-2010-0092.
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
http:[sol][sol]www.aphis.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the interstate
movement of animals affected with Johne's Disease, contact Dr. Michael
Carter, Assistant Director, Ruminant Health Programs, VS, APHIS, 4700
River Road Unit 46, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 734-4914. 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: Johne's Disease.
OMB Number: 0579-0338.
Type of Request: Revision and 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
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Service (APHIS) is authorized, among other things, to prevent the
introduction and interstate spread of serious diseases and pests of
livestock and for eradicating such diseases from the United States when
feasible. In support of this mission, Veterinary Services (VS), APHIS,
prohibits or restricts the interstate movement of livestock that have,
or have been exposed to, certain diseases.
Johne's disease, also known as paratuberculosis, is caused by
Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis and primarily affects
cattle, sheep, goats, and other domestic, exotic, and wild ruminants.
The disease is a chronic and contagious enteritis that results in
progressive wasting and eventual death. It is nearly always introduced
into a healthy herd by an infected animal that is not showing symptoms
of the disease.
The regulations in 9 CFR, chapter I, subchapter C, govern the
interstate movement of animals to prevent the dissemination of
livestock and poultry diseases in the United States. Subchapter C, part
71, contains general provisions for the interstate movement of animals,
poultry, and their products, while part 80 pertains specifically to the
interstate movement of domestic animals that are positive to an
official test for Johne's disease.
These regulations provide that cattle, sheep, goats, and other
domestic animals that are positive to an official test for Johne's
disease may generally be moved interstate only to a recognized
slaughtering establishment or to an approved livestock facility for
sale to such an establishment. Supplementing the regulations are
standards outlined in the document, ``Uniform Program Standards for the
Voluntary Bovine Johne's Disease Control Program'' (VBJDCP). The
voluntary, cooperative program is administered by the States and
supported by industry and APHIS.
As part of the Agency's efforts to protect the U.S. animal
population and prevent the interstate spread of Johne's disease, VS
uses certain information collection activities, including Johne's
Disease Control Program Annual Reports (VS Form 4-29), quarterly
reports, Johne's Vaccination Records (VS Forms 4-27 and 4-27A), VBJDCP
test records (VS Forms 4-30 and 4-30A), Herd Enrollment forms (VS Form
4-28), Risk Assessment and Herd Management for Dairy Cattle forms (VS
Form 4-32), Risk Assessment and Herd Management for Beef Cattle forms
(VS Form 4-35), owner-shipper statements (VS Form 1-27), and official
eartags.
We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve
our use of these information collection activities for an additional 3
years.
This information collection includes information collection
requirements currently approved by OMB control numbers 0579-0148,
``Johne's Disease in Domestic Animals; Interstate Movement,'' and 0579-
0338, ``Voluntary Bovine Johne's Disease Control Program.'' After OMB
approves and combines the burden for both collections under a single
collection titled ``Johne's Disease'' (0579-0338), the Department will
retire number 0579-0148.
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 0.57767189 hours per response.
Respondents: State animal health officials; State personnel
performing VBJDCP activities; herd owners; producers; livestock
shippers; Johne's-certified veterinarians; and accredited
veterinarians.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 9,125.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 7.244387.
Estimated annual number of responses: 66,105.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 38,187 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, November 15, 2010.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-29254 Filed 11-18-10; 8:45 am]
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