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Committee on Administration and
Management
The Committee on Administration
and Management will meet to consider
issues arising when agencies use
‘‘incorporation by reference’’ in
regulations; i.e., when an agency
regulation incorporates by reference
material available elsewhere. Among
other things, the committee will discuss
procedural and drafting issues that arise
when agencies use incorporation by
reference, challenges agencies face in
updating such references, and ways to
ensure the reasonable availability of
incorporated materials, which may be
subject to copyright.
Date: Friday, October 28, 2011, from
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Designated Federal Officer: Scott
Rafferty.
Designated Federal Officer: Reeve
Bull.
Committee on Collaborative
Governance
The Committee on Collaborative
Governance will consider
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Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) and the implementation of the
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virtual committee meetings; and other
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the transparency of FACA committees.
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Governance may also discuss a project
regarding the use of third-party
certification in government inspections.
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, from
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Designated Federal Officer: David
Pritzker.
Dated: September 28, 2011.
Jonathan R. Siegel,
Director of Research and Policy.
Committee on Judicial Review
The Committee on Judicial Review
will discuss potential changes to 28
U.S.C. 1500, which regulates the
jurisdiction of the Court of Federal
Claims (CFC). The statute currently
deprives the CFC of jurisdiction over a
claim if the plaintiff has a claim based
on the same facts pending in another
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or revised.
The committee may also consider the
Congressional Review Act and agency
practices under the Act.
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011,
from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Committee on Regulation
The Committee on Regulation will
meet to consider a project concerning
international regulatory cooperation.
This project will examine how the
Conference might update its
Recommendation 91–1, ‘‘Federal
Agency Cooperation with Foreign
Government Regulators,’’ in light of
developments in United States
government structure, trade agreements,
and technology since the
recommendation was adopted 20 years
ago.
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, from
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Designated Federal Officer: Reeve
Bull.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
September 27, 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),
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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 Plant and Health Inspection
Service
Title: Swine Health Protection.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0065.
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
pests or diseases of livestock or poultry.
The AHPA is contained in Title X,
Subtitle E, Sections 10401–18 of P.O.
107–171, May 13, 2002, the Farm
Security and Rural Investment Act of
2002. Veterinary Services, a program
with the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS), is
responsible for administering
regulations intended to prevent the
dissemination of animal diseases within
the United States. Garbage is one of the
primary media through which
numerous infections or communicable
diseases of swine are transmitted.
Because of the serious threat to the U.S.
swine industry, Congress passed Public
Law 96–468 ‘‘Swine Health Protection
Act’’ on October 17, 1980. This law
requires USDA to ensure that all garbage
is treated prior to its being fed to swine
that are intended for interstate or foreign
commerce or that substantially affect
such commerce. The Act and the
regulations will allow only operators of
garbage treatment facilities, which meet
certain specification to utilize garbage
for swine feeding. APHIS will use
various forms to collect information.
Need and Use of the Information:
APHIS collects information from
persons desiring to obtain a permit
(license) to operate a facility to treat
garbage. Prior to issuance of a license,
an inspection will be made of the
facility by an authorized representative
to determine if it meets all requirements
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of the regulations. Periodic inspections
will be made to determine if licenses are
meeting the standards for operation of
their approved facilities. Upon receipt
of the information from the Public
Health Officials, the information is used
by Federal or State animal health
personnel to determine whether the
waste collector is feeding garbage to
swine, whether it is being treated, and
whether the feeder is licensed or needs
to be licensed.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for profit; State, Local or Tribal
Government.
Number of Respondents: 2,105.
Frequency of Responses:
Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 11,324.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
Title: CWD in Cervids; Payment of
Indemnity.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0189.
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 and
eradicate pests or diseases of livestock
or poultry, and to pay claims arising
from destruction of animals. Disease
prevention is the most effective method
for maintaining a healthy animal
population and enhancing the Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service
(APHIS) ability to compete in exporting
animals and animal products. Chronic
wasting disease (CWD) is a
transmissible spongiform
encephalopathy (TSE) of elk, deer and
moose typified by chronic weight loss
leading to death.
The presence of CWD disease in
cervids causes significant economic and
market losses to U.S. producers. APHIS
will collect information using VS Form
1–23, Appraisal & Indemnity Claim
form.
Need and Use of the Information:
APHIS will collect the owner’s name
and address, the number of animals for
which the owner is seeking payment,
and the appraised value of each animal.
The owner must also certify as to
whether the animals are subject to a
mortgage. If there is a mortgage the form
must be signed by the owner and each
person holding a mortgage. As a
condition of receiving indemnity, herd
owners must review and sign a written
agreement with APHIS stating that the
farm has been effectively cleaned and
disinfected. Failure to collect this
information would cripple APHIS’
ability to effectively sustain its CWD
control program.
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Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal
Government.
Number of Respondents: 4.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting:
On occasion .
Total Burden Hours: 62.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
Title: Trichinae Certification Program.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0323.
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 and
eradicate pests or diseases of livestock
or poultry. The AHPA is contained in
Title X, Subtitle E, Sections 10401–18 of
Public Law 107–171, May 13, 2002, the
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act
of 2002. Trichinelia spiralis is a
contagious nematode affecting animals
and people. The disease, trichinellosis
is transmitted by consuming the meat of
an infected animal. The Animal Plant
and Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
will collect information using certificate
site audit, program audit form, request
for information during a spot audit,
animal disposal plan and
recordkeeping, animal movement record
and recordkeeping, rodent control
logbook and recordkeeping, trichinae
herd certification feed mill quality
assurance affidavit and recordkeeping,
and records for slaughter testing and
recordkeeping.
Need and Use of the Information:
APHIS will collect information to certify
swine are raised using practices that
will reduce or eliminate T. spiralis
exposure. If this information is not
collected, it will compromise APHIS’
ability to determine the trichinae
infection status of pork produced in the
United States.
Description of Respondents: Business
or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal
Government.
Number of Respondents: 1,250.
Frequency of Responses:
Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 7,494.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection
Clearance Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
September 27, 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),
[[Page 61073]]
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 Plant and Health Inspection Service
Title: Swine Health Protection.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0065.
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 pests or diseases of livestock or
poultry. The AHPA is contained in Title X, Subtitle E, Sections 10401-
18 of P.O. 107-171, May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural
Investment Act of 2002. Veterinary Services, a program with the Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is responsible for
administering regulations intended to prevent the dissemination of
animal diseases within the United States. Garbage is one of the primary
media through which numerous infections or communicable diseases of
swine are transmitted. Because of the serious threat to the U.S. swine
industry, Congress passed Public Law 96-468 ``Swine Health Protection
Act'' on October 17, 1980. This law requires USDA to ensure that all
garbage is treated prior to its being fed to swine that are intended
for interstate or foreign commerce or that substantially affect such
commerce. The Act and the regulations will allow only operators of
garbage treatment facilities, which meet certain specification to
utilize garbage for swine feeding. APHIS will use various forms to
collect information.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS collects information from
persons desiring to obtain a permit (license) to operate a facility to
treat garbage. Prior to issuance of a license, an inspection will be
made of the facility by an authorized representative to determine if it
meets all requirements of the regulations. Periodic inspections will be
made to determine if licenses are meeting the standards for operation
of their approved facilities. Upon receipt of the information from the
Public Health Officials, the information is used by Federal or State
animal health personnel to determine whether the waste collector is
feeding garbage to swine, whether it is being treated, and whether the
feeder is licensed or needs to be licensed.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for profit; State,
Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 2,105.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 11,324.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: CWD in Cervids; Payment of Indemnity.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0189.
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 and eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or
poultry, and to pay claims arising from destruction of animals. Disease
prevention is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy
animal population and enhancing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) ability to compete in exporting animals and animal
products. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a transmissible spongiform
encephalopathy (TSE) of elk, deer and moose typified by chronic weight
loss leading to death.
The presence of CWD disease in cervids causes significant economic
and market losses to U.S. producers. APHIS will collect information
using VS Form 1-23, Appraisal & Indemnity Claim form.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect the owner's
name and address, the number of animals for which the owner is seeking
payment, and the appraised value of each animal. The owner must also
certify as to whether the animals are subject to a mortgage. If there
is a mortgage the form must be signed by the owner and each person
holding a mortgage. As a condition of receiving indemnity, herd owners
must review and sign a written agreement with APHIS stating that the
farm has been effectively cleaned and disinfected. Failure to collect
this information would cripple APHIS' ability to effectively sustain
its CWD control program.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State,
Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 4.
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion .
Total Burden Hours: 62.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Title: Trichinae Certification Program.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0323.
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 and eradicate pests or diseases of livestock or
poultry. The AHPA is contained in Title X, Subtitle E, Sections 10401-
18 of Public Law 107-171, May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural
Investment Act of 2002. Trichinelia spiralis is a contagious nematode
affecting animals and people. The disease, trichinellosis is
transmitted by consuming the meat of an infected animal. The Animal
Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will collect information
using certificate site audit, program audit form, request for
information during a spot audit, animal disposal plan and
recordkeeping, animal movement record and recordkeeping, rodent control
logbook and recordkeeping, trichinae herd certification feed mill
quality assurance affidavit and recordkeeping, and records for
slaughter testing and recordkeeping.
Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to
certify swine are raised using practices that will reduce or eliminate
T. spiralis exposure. If this information is not collected, it will
compromise APHIS' ability to determine the trichinae infection status
of pork produced in the United States.
Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; State,
Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 1,250.
Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
Total Burden Hours: 7,494.
Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-25330 Filed 9-30-11; 8:45 am]
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