Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Communicable Diseases in Horses, 58513-58514 [2013-23192]
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/#!document
Detail;D=APHIS-2013-0070-0001.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2013–0070, 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-2013-0070 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 regulations to
prevent the interstate spread of swine
diseases and to protect swine health,
contact Dr. Troy Bigelow, Swine Health
Veterinarian, NCAHP, VS, APHIS, 210
Walnut Street, Room 891, Des Moines,
IA 50309; (301) 851–3304. 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: Swine Health.
OMB Number: 0579–0137.
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) is authorized,
among other things, to prohibit or
restrict the interstate movement of
animals and animal products to prevent
the dissemination within the United
States of animal diseases and pests of
livestock and to conduct programs to
detect, control, and eradicate pests and
diseases of livestock. APHIS regulations
at 9 CFR, chapter I, subchapter C,
govern the interstate movement of
animals and other articles to prevent the
spread of pests and diseases of livestock
within the United States.
The regulations in part 71 contain
requirements for the interstate
movement of swine within a production
system to prevent the spread of swine
diseases, and part 85 regulates the
interstate movement of swine to prevent
the spread of the pseudorabies virus
(PRV). In addition, part 52 allows for the
payment of indemnity, under the
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Pseudorabies Eradication Program, to
owners for depopulation of swine
known to be infected with PRV. These
regulations protect the health of the U.S.
swine population.
Information collection activities
associated with the regulations include,
for part 71, a swine production system
health plan, an interstate movement
report and notification, a Quarterly
Report of Pseudorabies Control/
Eradication Activities (Veterinary
Services (VS) Form 7–1), and
recordkeeping; for part 85, a Permit to
Move Restricted Animals (VS Form 1–
27), a certificate of veterinary inspection
(CVI), an owner-shipper statement, and
an accredited veterinarian’s statement
concerning embryos for implantation
and semen shipments; and, for part 52,
an appraisal and indemnity claim form
(VS Form 1–23), a herd management
plan, and a report of net salvage
proceeds. Additionally, the regulations
require swine to be moved to slaughter
in a means of conveyance sealed with
an official seal.
Since the last approval of these
collection activities, APHIS has adjusted
the number of responses and
respondents. We have increased the
estimated annual number of responses
to more accurately reflect the changes in
production and industry practices, such
as the movement of animals from
certain slaughter facilities to another. In
addition, we overestimated the number
of veterinarians participating in swine
health-related activities, which resulted
in a decrease in the number of CVIs that
we estimated would be issued. This
contributed to the decrease in the
number of respondents. However, the
estimated annual number of responses
per respondent increased because more
swine are being moved due to changes
in production practices and
participation in exhibitions.
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 collection
of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
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(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 0.24
hours per response.
Respondents: U.S. swine herd owners,
producers, and shippers; hobby farmers;
State animal health officials; and
accredited veterinarians.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 5,120.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 28.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 144,705.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 35,696 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 18th day of
September 2013.
Michael C. Gregoire,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2013–23194 Filed 9–23–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2013–0072]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Communicable Diseases in Horses
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 an extension of approval of an
information collection associated with
the regulations for the interstate
movement of horses that have tested
positive for equine infectious anemia.
SUMMARY:
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We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before November
25, 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–2013–0072–0001.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2013–0072, 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–2013–0072 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.
DATES:
For
information on the regulations for the
interstate movement of horses that have
tested positive for equine infectious
anemia, contact Dr. Rory Carolan,
Equine Specialist, Aquaculture, Swine,
Equine, and Poultry Programs, VS,
APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 46,
Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–3558.
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: Communicable Diseases in
Horses.
OMB Number: 0579–0127.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: Under the authority of 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) regulates the importation and
interstate movement of animals and
animal products, and conducts various
other activities to protect the health of
U.S. livestock and poultry.
Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is an
infectious and potentially fatal viral
disease of equines. There is no vaccine
or treatment for the disease. It is often
difficult to differentiate from other
fever-producing diseases, including
anthrax, influenza, and equine
encephalitis.
The regulations in 9 CFR 75.4 govern
the interstate movement of equines that
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have tested positive to an official test for
EIA (EIA reactors) and provide for the
approval of laboratories, diagnostic
facilities, and research facilities.
Ensuring the safe movement of these
horses requires the use of information
collection activities, including an EIA
laboratory test form, a certificate or
permit for the interstate movement of an
EIA reactor, a supplemental
investigation form if a horse tests
positive for EIA, agreements, request for
hearing, and written notification of
withdrawal of approval.
Since the last approval of these
collection activities, APHIS has adjusted
the estimates of burden, responses, and
respondents. We have decreased the
estimated total annual burden hours
from 163,949 to 139,547 based on
refinements to our calculations. For
instance, as part of the last approval, we
instituted the use of a permit for the
movement of EIA-positive horses.
However, we discovered that we
overcalculated the number of
respondents who would use the form.
Similarly, the estimated number of
respondents and responses per
respondent for the EIA laboratory test
form have been adjusted to more
accurately reflect the use of the form.
Lastly, we decreased our estimates as to
the use of the supplemental
investigation form, agreements, requests
for hearing, and written notification of
approval withdrawal because we have
received fewer requests than we
estimated for these processes.
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 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.
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Estimate of burden: The public
reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average
0.083 hours per response.
Respondents: Accredited and State
veterinarians; laboratory, diagnostic,
and research facility personnel;
stockyard personnel; and owners and
shippers of horses.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 253,785.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 6.6.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 1,681,142.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 139,547 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 18th day of
September 2013.
Michael C. Gregoire,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2013–23192 Filed 9–23–13; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2013–0077]
Availability of an Environmental
Assessment for Field Testing of a DNA
Immunostimulant
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
AGENCY:
We are advising the public
that the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service has prepared an
environmental assessment concerning
authorization to ship for the purpose of
field testing, and then to field test, an
unlicensed DNA Immunostimulant
recommended for reduction in
morbidity and mortality due to
Escherichia coli in chickens and
reduction in bovine respiratory disease
due to Mannheimia haemolytica in
cattle. The environmental assessment,
which is based on a risk analysis
prepared to assess the risks associated
with the field testing of this veterinary
biological product and related
information, examines the potential
effects that field testing this product
could have on the quality of the human
environment. Based on the risk analysis
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2013-0072]
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection; Communicable Diseases in Horses
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 the regulations for the interstate movement
of horses that have tested positive for equine infectious anemia.
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DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before
November 25, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2013-0072-0001.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to
Docket No. APHIS-2013-0072, 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-
0072 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 regulations for
the interstate movement of horses that have tested positive for equine
infectious anemia, contact Dr. Rory Carolan, Equine Specialist,
Aquaculture, Swine, Equine, and Poultry Programs, VS, APHIS, 4700 River
Road Unit 46, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851-3558. 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: Communicable Diseases in Horses.
OMB Number: 0579-0127.
Type of Request: Extension of approval of an information
collection.
Abstract: Under the authority of 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) regulates the
importation and interstate movement of animals and animal products, and
conducts various other activities to protect the health of U.S.
livestock and poultry.
Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is an infectious and potentially
fatal viral disease of equines. There is no vaccine or treatment for
the disease. It is often difficult to differentiate from other fever-
producing diseases, including anthrax, influenza, and equine
encephalitis.
The regulations in 9 CFR 75.4 govern the interstate movement of
equines that have tested positive to an official test for EIA (EIA
reactors) and provide for the approval of laboratories, diagnostic
facilities, and research facilities. Ensuring the safe movement of
these horses requires the use of information collection activities,
including an EIA laboratory test form, a certificate or permit for the
interstate movement of an EIA reactor, a supplemental investigation
form if a horse tests positive for EIA, agreements, request for
hearing, and written notification of withdrawal of approval.
Since the last approval of these collection activities, APHIS has
adjusted the estimates of burden, responses, and respondents. We have
decreased the estimated total annual burden hours from 163,949 to
139,547 based on refinements to our calculations. For instance, as part
of the last approval, we instituted the use of a permit for the
movement of EIA-positive horses. However, we discovered that we
overcalculated the number of respondents who would use the form.
Similarly, the estimated number of respondents and responses per
respondent for the EIA laboratory test form have been adjusted to more
accurately reflect the use of the form. Lastly, we decreased our
estimates as to the use of the supplemental investigation form,
agreements, requests for hearing, and written notification of approval
withdrawal because we have received fewer requests than we estimated
for these processes.
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
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 0.083 hours per response.
Respondents: Accredited and State veterinarians; laboratory,
diagnostic, and research facility personnel; stockyard personnel; and
owners and shippers of horses.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 253,785.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 6.6.
Estimated annual number of responses: 1,681,142.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 139,547 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 18th day of September 2013.
Michael C. Gregoire,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-23192 Filed 9-23-13; 8:45 am]
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