Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Blood and Tissue Collection at Slaughtering and Rendering Establishments, 7634-7635 [2014-02757]
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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 27 / Monday, February 10, 2014 / Notices
Done in Washington, DC, this 3rd day of
February 2014.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service.
and tissue collection at slaughtering and
rendering establishments, contact Dr.
Debra Cox, Senior Staff Veterinarian,
Cattle Health Center, SPRS, VS, APHIS,
4700 River Road Unit 43, Riverdale, MD
20737; (301) 851–3504. For copies of
more detailed information on the
information collection, contact Mrs.
Celeste Sickles, APHIS’ Information
Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–
2908.
[FR Doc. 2014–02762 Filed 2–7–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[Docket No. APHIS–2013–0088]
Notice of Request for Revision to and
Extension of Approval of an
Information Collection; Blood and
Tissue Collection at Slaughtering and
Rendering Establishments
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Revision to and 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 a revision to and extension of
approval of an information collection
associated with the regulations for blood
and tissue collection at slaughtering and
rendering establishments to enhance
animal disease surveillance.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before April 11,
2014.
SUMMARY:
You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2013-00880001.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2013–0088, 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-2013-0088 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 blood
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Title: Blood and Tissue Collection at
Slaughtering and Rendering
Establishments.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0212.
Type of Request: Revision to and
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 prevent the
interstate spread of livestock diseases
and for eradicating such diseases from
the United States when feasible. As part
of this mission, APHIS’ Veterinary
Services (VS) conducts animal disease
surveillance programs, including
diagnostic testing.
The regulations in 9 CFR, subchapter
C, part 71, ‘‘General Provisions,’’
provide for the collection of blood and
tissue samples from livestock (horses,
cattle, bison, captive cervids, sheep and
goats, swine, and other farmed animals)
and poultry at slaughter. Persons
moving livestock and poultry interstate
for slaughter may only move the
animals to slaughtering or rendering
establishments that have been listed by
the Administrator of APHIS. At APHIS’
discretion, slaughtering or rendering
establishment personnel will collect
blood and tissue samples to assess the
prevalence of disease and to identify
sources of disease.
Section 71.21 contains the
requirements for tissue and blood
testing at slaughter and requires the
completion of certain information
collection activities. Federal personnel,
in conjunction with establishment
personnel, are required to complete a
listing agreement and a USDA-APHIS
VS ‘‘USDA Listed Slaughter Facility
Inspection Report’’ (VS Form 10–5). If
the Administrator denies or withdraws
an establishment’s listing, the
establishment may appeal the denial or
withdrawal in writing to the
Administrator. In addition, if an
operator of a facility notifies the
Administrator, in writing, that the
facility will no longer handle livestock
moved interstate in accordance with the
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regulations, the Administrator will
withdraw an establishment’s listing.
The above information collection
activities and the USDA-APHIS
National Veterinary Services
Laboratories Specimen Submission
Form/Continuation Sheet (VS Form 10–
4/10–4A) for collection of bovine
spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)
specimens were previously approved by
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) under this collection. However,
APHIS will no longer require VS Form
10–4/10–4A and will be instituting the
use of an electronic form for use with
BSE specimens under 0579–0409,
which is a recently approved
information collection.
Though APHIS will no longer require
VS Form 10–4/10–4A, we estimate that
there will be an increase in the number
of respondents for this collection based
on a final rule published in the Federal
Register on May 7, 2013 1 (78 FR 26486–
26489, APHIS–2007–0039). APHIS
anticipates being able to collect listing
agreements and facility inspection
reports from nearly all U.S. slaughtering
and rendering establishments. As a
result, we have increased the estimated
number of respondents from 66 to 1,925.
However, based on the removal of the
VS Form 10–4/10–4A, the estimated
annual number of responses and the
estimated total annual burden on
respondents have decreased from 10,747
to 9,628 and 2,691 hours to 1,605 hours,
respectively.
We are asking OMB to approve our
use of these information collection
activities, as described, 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.
1 To view the final rule, go to https://
www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS2007-0039.
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Estimate of burden: The public
reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average
0.1667 hours per response.
Respondents: Accredited
veterinarians and slaughter and
rendering establishment personnel.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 1,925.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 5.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 9,628.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 1,605 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 3rd day of
February 2014.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–02757 Filed 2–7–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2013–0101]
Notice of Request for Approval of an
Information Collection; National
Veterinary Services Laboratories
Request Forms
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 concerning the National
Veterinary Services Laboratories request
forms.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before April 11,
2014.
SUMMARY:
You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/#!document
Detail;D=APHIS-2013-0101-0001.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2013–0101, Regulatory Analysis
and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
ADDRESSES:
VerDate Mar<15>2010
19:25 Feb 07, 2014
Jkt 232001
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-2013-0101 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 National Veterinary
Services Laboratories request forms,
contact Dr. Nancy Clough, Veterinary
Medical Officer, STAS, NVSL, VS,
APHIS, 1920 Dayton Road, Ames, IA
50010; (515) 337–7989. 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 Veterinary Services
Laboratories Request Forms.
OMB Control 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 (USDA) is authorized,
among other things, to carry out
activities to detect, control, and
eradicate pests and diseases of livestock
within the United States. To carry out
this mission, APHIS’ National
Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL)
safeguard U.S. animal health and
contribute to public health by ensuring
that timely and accurate laboratory
support is provided by their nationwide
animal health diagnostic system.
Upon request, NVSL’s support
activities provide reagents or supplies
and training to domestic and foreign
diagnostic laboratories, governments,
researchers, and private veterinary
practitioners. This support service
involves information collection
activities, including a USDA, APHIS,
NVSL Request for Reagents or Supplies
Form (Veterinary Services (VS) Form
4–9); an NVSL Contact Information
Update Form (VS Form 4–10); and a
USDA, APHIS, VS, NVSL Application
for Laboratory Training (VS Form 4–11).
We are asking the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
approve our use of these information
collection activities for 3 years.
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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
0.2489 hours per response.
Respondents: Domestic and foreign
diagnostic laboratories (Federal, State,
university, or private), researchers
(academia, private, government), and
private veterinary practitioners.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 1,085.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 3.488.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 3,785.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 942 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 3rd day of
February 2014.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2013-0088]
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an
Information Collection; Blood and Tissue Collection at Slaughtering and
Rendering Establishments
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Revision to and 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 a revision to and extension of approval of an
information collection associated with the regulations for blood and
tissue collection at slaughtering and rendering establishments to
enhance animal disease surveillance.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before April
11, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2013-0088-0001.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to
Docket No. APHIS-2013-0088, 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-
0088 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
blood and tissue collection at slaughtering and rendering
establishments, contact Dr. Debra Cox, Senior Staff Veterinarian,
Cattle Health Center, SPRS, VS, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 43,
Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851-3504. 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: Blood and Tissue Collection at Slaughtering and Rendering
Establishments.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0212.
Type of Request: Revision to and 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 prevent the interstate spread of livestock diseases and for
eradicating such diseases from the United States when feasible. As part
of this mission, APHIS' Veterinary Services (VS) conducts animal
disease surveillance programs, including diagnostic testing.
The regulations in 9 CFR, subchapter C, part 71, ``General
Provisions,'' provide for the collection of blood and tissue samples
from livestock (horses, cattle, bison, captive cervids, sheep and
goats, swine, and other farmed animals) and poultry at slaughter.
Persons moving livestock and poultry interstate for slaughter may only
move the animals to slaughtering or rendering establishments that have
been listed by the Administrator of APHIS. At APHIS' discretion,
slaughtering or rendering establishment personnel will collect blood
and tissue samples to assess the prevalence of disease and to identify
sources of disease.
Section 71.21 contains the requirements for tissue and blood
testing at slaughter and requires the completion of certain information
collection activities. Federal personnel, in conjunction with
establishment personnel, are required to complete a listing agreement
and a USDA-APHIS VS ``USDA Listed Slaughter Facility Inspection
Report'' (VS Form 10-5). If the Administrator denies or withdraws an
establishment's listing, the establishment may appeal the denial or
withdrawal in writing to the Administrator. In addition, if an operator
of a facility notifies the Administrator, in writing, that the facility
will no longer handle livestock moved interstate in accordance with the
regulations, the Administrator will withdraw an establishment's
listing.
The above information collection activities and the USDA-APHIS
National Veterinary Services Laboratories Specimen Submission Form/
Continuation Sheet (VS Form 10-4/10-4A) for collection of bovine
spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) specimens were previously approved by
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under this collection.
However, APHIS will no longer require VS Form 10-4/10-4A and will be
instituting the use of an electronic form for use with BSE specimens
under 0579-0409, which is a recently approved information collection.
Though APHIS will no longer require VS Form 10-4/10-4A, we estimate
that there will be an increase in the number of respondents for this
collection based on a final rule published in the Federal Register on
May 7, 2013 \1\ (78 FR 26486-26489, APHIS-2007-0039). APHIS anticipates
being able to collect listing agreements and facility inspection
reports from nearly all U.S. slaughtering and rendering establishments.
As a result, we have increased the estimated number of respondents from
66 to 1,925. However, based on the removal of the VS Form 10-4/10-4A,
the estimated annual number of responses and the estimated total annual
burden on respondents have decreased from 10,747 to 9,628 and 2,691
hours to 1,605 hours, respectively.
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\1\ To view the final rule, go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2007-0039.
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We are asking OMB to approve our use of these information
collection activities, as described, 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 0.1667 hours per response.
Respondents: Accredited veterinarians and slaughter and rendering
establishment personnel.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 1,925.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 5.
Estimated annual number of responses: 9,628.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 1,605 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 3rd day of February 2014.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-02757 Filed 2-7-14; 8:45 am]
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