Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Swine Health, 58512-58513 [2013-23194]
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Supporting documents and any
comments we receive on this docket
may be viewed at https://www.
regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=
APHIS-2013-0065 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
importation of horses, ruminants, swine,
and dogs from regions of the world
where screwworm is considered to
exist, contact Dr. Ellen Buck, Equine
Import Specialist, National Center for
Import and Export, VS, APHIS, 4700
River Road Unit 39, Riverdale, MD
20737; (301) 851–3361. 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: Importation of Horses,
Ruminants, Swine, and Dogs; Inspection
and Treatment for Screwworm.
OMB Number: 0579–0165.
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 importation and interstate
movement of animals and animal
products to prevent the introduction
into and dissemination within the
United States of livestock diseases and
pests.
The regulations in 9 CFR part 93
prohibit or restrict the importation of
certain animals into the United States to
prevent the introduction of
communicable diseases of livestock and
poultry. Subparts C, D, E, and F of part
93 govern the importation of horses,
ruminants, swine, and dogs,
respectively, and include provisions for
the inspection and treatment of these
animals if imported from any region of
the world where screwworm is
considered to exist. Screwworm is a
pest native to tropical areas of South
America, the Indian subcontinent,
Southeast Asia, tropical and subSaharan Africa, and the Arabian
peninsula. Screwworm causes extensive
damage to livestock and other
warmblooded animals.
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The regulations in subparts C, D, E,
and F involve the use of two
information collection activities. One
information collection activity includes
a USDA–APHIS Veterinary Services
(VS) Application for Import or In
Transit Permit (Animals, Animal
Semen, Animal Embryos, Birds, Poultry,
or Hatching Eggs) (VS Form 17–129) for
horses, ruminants, and swine. The
second information collection activity
includes a certificate for horses,
ruminants, swine, and dogs signed by a
full-time salaried veterinary official of
the exporting region stating that the
animal has been inspected, under
certain conditions, and found free of
screwworm and, as appropriate, that the
animal was treated for screwworm.
Since the last approval of these
collection activities, APHIS has adjusted
the number of responses. We have
increased the number of responses to
reflect the number of health certificates
that are presented for dogs. APHIS does
not track the number of health
certificates presented for dogs; however,
we increased our estimate from 2 to 50
by counting the number of inquiries
from individuals interested in importing
dogs from areas where screwworm
exists. We have also increased the
number of responses for completion of
health certificates for horses from 99 to
1,650, because the number of responses
per respondent has increased from 3 to
50. The number of importers of horses
has remained the same, but the number
of responses per importer has been
updated to accurately reflect the number
of health certificates for horses that are
presented. APHIS tracks the number of
health certificates presented for horses.
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,
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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 0.05
hours per response.
Respondents: Full-timed salaried
veterinary officials of exporting regions
and importers of horses, ruminants,
swine, and dogs from regions where
screwworm is considered to exist.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 91.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 21.31.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 1,939.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 97 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. 2013–23193 Filed 9–23–13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–34–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2013–0070]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Swine Health
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 to prevent the interstate
spread of swine diseases and protect
swine health.
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:
SUMMARY:
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Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 24, 2013 / Notices
• 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]
BILLING CODE 3410–34–P
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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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2013-0070]
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection; Swine Health
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 to prevent the interstate
spread of swine diseases and protect swine health.
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:
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Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;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 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;
(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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