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Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information
Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–
2908.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Requirements for Poultry and
Hatching Eggs for Export.
OMB Number: 0579–0048.
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 U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA), among other
things, collects information and
conducts inspections to ensure that
poultry and hatching eggs exported from
the United States are free of
communicable diseases.
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. Receiving
countries have specific health
requirements for poultry and hatching
eggs exported from the United States.
Most countries require a certification
that our poultry and hatching eggs are
free of diseases of concern to the
receiving country. This certification
generally must carry the USDA seal and
be endorsed by an authorized APHIS
veterinarian. In addition, APHIS
requires owners and exporters of
poultry and hatching eggs to provide
health and identification information.
Veterinary Services Form 17–6,
Certificate for Poultry and Hatching
Eggs for Export, is used to meet these
requirements.
We are asking the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
approve our use of this information
collection activity 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 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
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technologies; e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Estimate of burden: The public
reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.5
hours per response.
Respondents: Owners of poultry and
hatching egg operations and exporters of
poultry and hatching eggs.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 300.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 34.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 10,200.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 5,100 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 17th day of
September 2013.
Michael C. Gregoire,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2013–0080]
Notice of Request for Approval of an
Information Collection; National
Animal Health Monitoring System;
Cervid 2014 Study
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: New 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 approval of a new information
collection for the National Animal
Health Monitoring System’s Cervid 2014
Study to support the farmed cervid
industry in the United States.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before November
22, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2013-00800001.
SUMMARY:
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• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2013–0080, Regulatory Analysis
and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station
3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118,
Riverdale, MD 20737–1238.
Supporting documents and any
comments we receive on this docket
may be viewed at https://www.
regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=
APHIS-2013-0080 or in our reading
room, which 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) 799–7039 before
coming.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information on the Cervid 2014 Study,
contact Mr. Chris Quatrano, Industry
Analyst, Centers for Epidemiology and
Animal Health, VS, APHIS, 2150 Centre
Avenue, Building B MS 2E7, Fort
Collins, CO 80526; (970) 494–7207. 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 Animal Health
Monitoring System; Cervid 2014 Study.
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) of the U.S. Department
of Agriculture is authorized, among
other things, to protect the health of
U.S. livestock and poultry populations
by preventing the introduction and
interstate spread of serious diseases and
pests of livestock and by eradicating
such diseases from the United States
when feasible. In connection with this
mission, APHIS operates the National
Animal Health Monitoring System
(NAHMS), which collects nationally
representative, statistically valid, and
scientifically sound data on the
prevalence and economic importance of
livestock diseases and associated risk
factors.
NAHMS’ national studies are a
collaborative industry and Government
initiative to help determine the most
effective means of preventing and
controlling diseases of livestock. APHIS
is the only agency responsible for
collecting national data on livestock
health.
APHIS plans to conduct a Cervid 2014
Study to obtain baseline information
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about the cervid population and to
provide a foundation for possible future
studies. The objectives of the study are
to:
• Provide a baseline description of
the U.S. farmed-cervid industry,
including inventory, species, operation
size, and operation type;
• Describe current U.S. farmed-cervid
production practices and challenges,
including animal identification, fencing,
animal care and handling, trade and
movement, and disease testing;
• Describe the producer-reported
occurrence of epizootic hemorrhagic
disease (EHD) and the management and
biosecurity practices important for
controlling EHD on cervid farms; and
• Describe health management and
biosecurity practices important for the
control of infectious diseases on cervid
farms.
The Cervid 2014 Study participants
will be asked to complete and return a
mail-in questionnaire. Non-respondents
to the mailing will receive a follow-up
telephone call and will be asked to
complete the questionnaire over the
telephone. Our predicted response rate
is reflected in the estimated annual
number of respondents and responses
and the estimated total annual burden
on respondents.
APHIS will use the information
collected to describe current cervid
health and management practices, help
policymakers and industry make
informed decisions, help researchers
and private enterprise identify and
focus on vital issues related to farmedcervid health and productivity, facilitate
the education of future producers and
veterinarians, and conduct economic
analyses of the health and production of
the U.S. farmed-cervid industry.
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 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
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[FR Doc. 2013–23037 Filed 9–20–13; 8:45 am]
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2013–0071, Regulatory Analysis
and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station
3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118,
Riverdale, MD 20737–1238.
Supporting documents and any
comments we receive on this docket
may be viewed at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2013-0071 or
in our reading room, which 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) 799–7039
before coming.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information on the Bison 2014 Study,
contact Mr. Chris Quatrano, Industry
Analyst, Centers for Epidemiology and
Animal Health, VS, APHIS, 2150 Centre
Avenue, Building B MS 2E7, Fort
Collins, CO 80526; (970) 494–7207. For
copies of more detailed information on
the information collection, contact Mrs.
Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information
Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–
2908.
BILLING CODE 3410–34–P
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
appropriate, of automated, electronic,
mechanical, and other collection
technologies, such as electronic
submission of responses.
Estimate of burden: The public
reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.50
hours per response.
Respondents: Cervid farm owners and
operators.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 3,000.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 1.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 3,000.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 990 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 17th day of
September 2013.
Michael C. Gregoire,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2013–0071]
Notice of Request for Approval of an
Information Collection; National
Animal Health Monitoring System;
Bison 2014 Study
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: New 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 approval of a new information
collection for the National Animal
Health Monitoring System’s Bison 2014
Study to support the bison industry of
the United States.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before November
22, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/#!document
Detail;D=APHIS-2013-0071-0001.
SUMMARY:
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Title: National Animal Health
Monitoring System; Bison 2014 Study.
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) of the U.S. Department
of Agriculture is authorized, among
other things, to protect the health of
U.S. livestock and poultry populations
by preventing the introduction and
interstate spread of serious diseases and
pests of livestock and by eradicating
such diseases from the United States
when feasible. In connection with this
mission, APHIS operates the National
Animal Health Monitoring System
(NAHMS), which collects nationally
representative, statistically valid, and
scientifically sound data on the
prevalence and economic importance of
livestock diseases and associated risk
factors.
NAHMS’ national studies are a
collaborative industry and Government
initiative to help determine the most
effective means of preventing and
controlling diseases of livestock. APHIS
is the only agency responsible for
collecting national data on livestock
health.
APHIS plans to conduct a Bison 2014
Study to obtain baseline information
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2013-0080]
Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection;
National Animal Health Monitoring System; Cervid 2014 Study
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
notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's
intention to request approval of a new information collection for the
National Animal Health Monitoring System's Cervid 2014 Study to support
the farmed cervid industry in the United States.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before
November 22, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2013-0080-0001.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to
Docket No. APHIS-2013-0080, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD,
APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-
1238.
Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may
be viewed at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2013-
0080 or in our reading room, which 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) 799-7039 before coming.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the Cervid 2014
Study, contact Mr. Chris Quatrano, Industry Analyst, Centers for
Epidemiology and Animal Health, VS, APHIS, 2150 Centre Avenue, Building
B MS 2E7, Fort Collins, CO 80526; (970) 494-7207. 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 Animal Health Monitoring System; Cervid 2014 Study.
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) of the
U.S. Department of Agriculture is authorized, among other things, to
protect the health of U.S. livestock and poultry populations by
preventing the introduction and interstate spread of serious diseases
and pests of livestock and by eradicating such diseases from the United
States when feasible. In connection with this mission, APHIS operates
the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS), which collects
nationally representative, statistically valid, and scientifically
sound data on the prevalence and economic importance of livestock
diseases and associated risk factors.
NAHMS' national studies are a collaborative industry and Government
initiative to help determine the most effective means of preventing and
controlling diseases of livestock. APHIS is the only agency responsible
for collecting national data on livestock health.
APHIS plans to conduct a Cervid 2014 Study to obtain baseline
information
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about the cervid population and to provide a foundation for possible
future studies. The objectives of the study are to:
Provide a baseline description of the U.S. farmed-cervid
industry, including inventory, species, operation size, and operation
type;
Describe current U.S. farmed-cervid production practices
and challenges, including animal identification, fencing, animal care
and handling, trade and movement, and disease testing;
Describe the producer-reported occurrence of epizootic
hemorrhagic disease (EHD) and the management and biosecurity practices
important for controlling EHD on cervid farms; and
Describe health management and biosecurity practices
important for the control of infectious diseases on cervid farms.
The Cervid 2014 Study participants will be asked to complete and
return a mail-in questionnaire. Non-respondents to the mailing will
receive a follow-up telephone call and will be asked to complete the
questionnaire over the telephone. Our predicted response rate is
reflected in the estimated annual number of respondents and responses
and the estimated total annual burden on respondents.
APHIS will use the information collected to describe current cervid
health and management practices, help policymakers and industry make
informed decisions, help researchers and private enterprise identify
and focus on vital issues related to farmed-cervid health and
productivity, facilitate the education of future producers and
veterinarians, and conduct economic analyses of the health and
production of the U.S. farmed-cervid industry.
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
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, such as
electronic submission of responses.
Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection
of information is estimated to average 0.50 hours per response.
Respondents: Cervid farm owners and operators.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 3,000.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 1.
Estimated annual number of responses: 3,000.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 990 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 17th day of September 2013.
Michael C. Gregoire,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-23037 Filed 9-20-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
