Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 1400-1401 [2011-224]

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• DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 6 (Monday, January 10, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1400-1401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-224]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

January 5, 2011.
    The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following 
information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments 
regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8958.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 
control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to 
respond to the collection of information that such persons are not 
required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays 
a currently valid OMB control number.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Certificate for Poultry and Hatching Eggs for Export.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0048.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pest or diseases of livestock or poultry. 
The export of agricultural commodities, including poultry and hatching 
eggs is a major business in the United States and contributes to a 
favorable balance of trade. As part of its mission to facilitate the 
export of U.S. poultry and poultry products, the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), 
Veterinary Services, maintains information regarding the import health 
requirements of other countries for poultry and hatching eggs exported 
from the U.S. Most countries require a certification that our poultry 
and hatching eggs are disease free. VS Form 17-6, Certificate for 
Poultry & Hatching Eggs for Export, is used to meet these requirements.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will use VS Form 17-6, to 
collect information on the quantity and type of poultry and hatching 
egg designated for export. The information is necessary to satisfy the 
import requirements of the receiving countries and to prevent unhealthy 
poultry or disease carrying hatching eggs from being exported from the 
United States, thereby protecting and encouraging trade with the United 
States and preventing the international dissemination of poultry 
diseases. If the certification was not provided, other countries would 
not accept poultry or hatching eggs from the United States.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 300.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,100.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Request for Credit Account Approval for Reimbursable 
Services.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0055.
    Summary of Collection: The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 
(Pub. L. 104-134 Section 31001(x)) of 31 U.S.C. 3332, as amended, 
requires that agencies collect tax identification numbers from all 
persons doing business with the Government for purposes of collecting 
delinquent debts. The services of an inspector to clear imported and 
exported commodities requiring release by Agency personnel are covered 
by user fees during regular working hours. If an importer/exporter 
wishes to have a shipment of cargo or animals cleared at other hours, 
such services will usually be provided on a reimbursable overtime 
basis, unless already covered by a user fee. The Animal and Plant 
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will collect information using APHIS 
Form 192, Application for Credit Account and Request for Service.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
conduct a credit check on prospective applicants to ensure credit 
worthiness prior to extending credit services. Without this 
information, customers including small businesses would have to pay 
each time a service was provided.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 132.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 33.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Importation of Horses, Ruminants, Swine, and Dogs; 
Inspection and Treatment for Screwworm.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0165.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pest or diseases of livestock or poultry. 
The regulations under which the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS) conduct disease prevention activities are contained in 
Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Parts 91 through 99. These 
regulations govern the importation of animals, birds and poultry, 
certain animal and poultry products, and animal germplasm. APHIS 
requires horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs imported into the United 
States from regions of the world where screwworm is known to exist to

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be inspected and, if necessary, treated for infestation with screwworm. 
Screwworm is a pest native to tropical areas of South America, the 
Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, tropical and sub-Saharan Africa, 
and the Arabian Peninsula that causes extensive damage to livestock and 
other warm-blooded animals.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS requires the following 
documents to import houses, ruminants, swine, and dogs from regions 
where screwworm is known to exist: (1) An application for import or in-
transit permit (VS 17-129); and (2) the health certificate. Horses, 
ruminants, swine, and dogs entering the United States from regions 
where screwworm is known to exist must be accompanied by a certificate, 
signed by a full-time salaried veterinary official of the exporting 
country, stating that these animals have been thoroughly examined, that 
they have been treated with ivermectin, that any visible wounds have 
been treated with coumaphos, and the animals appear to be free of 
screwworm.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Federal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 83.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 85.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Importation of Live Swine, Pork, and Pork Products from 
Certain Regions Free of CSF in Chile and Mexico.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0230.
    Summary of Collection: The Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 
2002 is the primary Federal law governing the protection of animal 
health. The law gives the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to 
detect, control, or eradicate pest or diseases of livestock or poultry. 
The regulations under which the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service (APHIS) conduct disease prevention activities are contained in 
Title 9, chapter 1, subchapter D, part 94, place certain restrictions 
on the importation of swine, pork, and pork products into the United 
States.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
ensure regulatory compliance for mitigation of classical swine fever 
(CFS) from imports of swine, pork, and pork products into the United 
States. One requirement is completion of a certificate issued by a 
salaried veterinary officer of the Governments of Mexico and/or Chile 
that must accompany swine, pork, and pork products from their 
respective regions. If the information was not collected APHIS would be 
unable to establish an effective defense against the entry and spread 
of CSF from Mexican and Chilean swine, pork, and pork product imports. 
This would cause serious health consequences from U.S. swine and 
economic consequences for the U.S. pork industry.
    Description of Respondents: Federal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 11.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 86.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Customer Service Survey Project.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0334.
    Summary of Collection: Title 7, U.S.C. 8301, Animal Health 
Protection Act of 2002, authorizes the Secretary of the U.S. Department 
of Agriculture to prevent, control and eliminate domestic diseases such 
as tuberculosis, and brucellosis, as well as to take action to prevent 
and to manage exotic diseases such as hog cholera, foot-and-mouth 
disease, and other foreign animal diseases. This collection of 
information is to solicit the beliefs and opinions of persons who use 
the services and products offered by Veterinary Services (VS). 
Information will be collected via customer survey at the Area Office or 
Animal Import Center either by postal mail or by electronic e-mail 
system. The survey is required to solicit information from the general 
public who utilize the business services and animal programs 
administered by the USDA, APHIS, and VS.
    Need and Use of the Information: The data collected from the survey 
will provide the local Area Office Manager with a general view of the 
public's perception of customer service and indicate problems which can 
be addressed locally. The survey will also provide feedback from the 
public on recommendations to improve upon customer service and provide 
a vehicle in which questions can be asked about VS to educate the 
public.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Farms; 
Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 229.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
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