Notice of Request for Reinstatement of an Information Collection; National Veterinary Services Laboratories; Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Surveillance Program, 7788-7789 [2017-01386]
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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-2016-0101 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
Accreditation Program application form,
contact Dr. Todd Behre, Veterinary
Medical Officer, National Veterinary
Accreditation Program, VS, APHIS,
4700 River Road Unit 64, Riverdale, MD
20737; (301) 851–3401. For copies of
more detailed information on the
information collection, contact Ms.
Kimberly Hardy, APHIS’ Information
Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–
2483.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: National Veterinary
Accreditation Program Application
Form.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0297.
Type of Request: Reinstatement of an
information collection.
Abstract: Under the Animal Health
Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.),
the Secretary of Agriculture is
authorized to protect the health of U.S.
livestock by preventing the introduction
and interstate spread of serious diseases
and pests of livestock and for
eradicating such diseases from the
United States when feasible. This
authority has been delegated to the
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS). In connection with
this mission, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture established the National
Veterinary Accreditation Program
(NVAP) so that accredited private
practitioners can assist Federal
veterinarians in controlling animal
diseases and facilitating the movement
of animals. Regulations concerning the
accreditation of veterinarians and the
suspension and revocation of
accreditation are in 9 CFR, chapter I,
subchapter J (parts 160 through 162).
NVAP is a voluntary program that is
administered by APHIS. As part of this
program, APHIS uses an NVAP
application form to collect information
regarding an applicant’s eligibility for
accreditation and, among other things,
to update an individual’s contact
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information and renew or revise his or
her accreditation status.
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; e.g., permitting 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: Veterinarians.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 23,800.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 1.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 23,801.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 11,901 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 13th day of
January 2017.
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–2016–0102]
Notice of Request for Reinstatement of
an Information Collection; National
Veterinary Services Laboratories;
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Surveillance Program
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Reinstatement 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 the reinstatement of an
information collection associated with
National Veterinary Services
Laboratories diagnostic support for the
bovine spongiform encephalopathy
surveillance program.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before March 24,
2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0102.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2016–0102, 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-2016-0102 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 collection activities
associated with the bovine spongiform
encephalopathy surveillance program,
contact Dr. Tyler McAlpin, Staff
Veterinarian, Surveillance,
Preparedness, and Response, Veterinary
Services, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit
46, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–
3458. For copies of more detailed
information on the information
collection, contact Ms. Kimberly Hardy,
APHIS’ Information Collection
Coordinator, at (301) 851–2483.
SUMMARY:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: National Veterinary Services
Laboratories; Bovine Spongiform
Encephalopathy Surveillance Program.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0409.
Type of Request: Reinstatement 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 carry out
activities to detect, control, and
eradicate pests and diseases of livestock
within the United States. 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.
USDA complies with the standard set
by the World Organization for Animal
Health (OIE) for bovine spongiform
encephalopathy (BSE) surveillance. This
compliance is critical for maintaining
our BSE-risk status with the OIE. Our
BSE surveillance program requires
information collection activities, such as
completing the USDA BSE Surveillance
Submission form and the USDA BSE
Surveillance Data Collection form.
We are asking the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
approve our use of these information
collection activities 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; e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Estimate of burden: The public
reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 0.1
hours per response.
Respondents: Slaughter
establishments, offsite collection
facilities for condemned slaughter
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cattle, rendering 3D/4D facilities, State
animal health personnel, veterinary
diagnostic laboratories, and accredited
veterinarians.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 1,035.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 29.23.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 30,248.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 3,026 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 13th day of
January 2017.
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–2016–0104]
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
introduction of highly pathogenic avian
influenza, all subtypes, and Newcastle
disease into the United States through
the importation of birds, poultry, and
unprocessed bird and poultry products.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before March 24,
2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0104.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
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APHIS–2016–0104, 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-2016-0104 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 introduction of highly
pathogenic avian influenza and
Newcastle disease, contact Dr. Bettina
Helm, Senior Staff Veterinary Medical
Officer, Live Animal Imports, National
Import Export Services, VS, APHIS,
4700 River Road Unit 40, Riverdale, MD
20737; (301) 851–3300. For copies of
more detailed information on the
information collection, contact Ms.
Kimberly Hardy, APHIS’ Information
Collection Coordinator, at (301) 851–
2483.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Notice of Request for an Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, All
Subtypes, and Newcastle Disease;
Additional Restrictions
SUMMARY:
7789
Title: Highly Pathogenic Avian
Influenza, All Subtypes, and Newcastle
Disease; Additional Restrictions.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0245.
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 United States
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. To carry out this
mission, APHIS regulates the
importation of animals and animal
products into the United States. The
regulations for the importation of
animals and animal products are
contained in 9 CFR parts 92 through 98.
The regulations in 9 CFR parts 93, 94,
and 95 govern the importation of
specified animals and animal products
and byproducts to prevent the
introduction of various animal diseases,
including highly pathogenic avian
influenza (HPAI), all subtypes, and
Newcastle disease.
HPAI, as defined in § 94.0, is an
infectious and fatal disease of poultry.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2016-0102]
Notice of Request for Reinstatement of an Information Collection;
National Veterinary Services Laboratories; Bovine Spongiform
Encephalopathy Surveillance Program
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Reinstatement 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 the reinstatement of an information collection
associated with National Veterinary Services Laboratories diagnostic
support for the bovine spongiform encephalopathy surveillance program.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before March
24, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0102.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to
Docket No. APHIS-2016-0102, 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-2016-
0102 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 collection activities
associated with the bovine spongiform encephalopathy surveillance
program, contact Dr. Tyler McAlpin, Staff Veterinarian, Surveillance,
Preparedness, and Response, Veterinary Services, APHIS, 4700 River Road
Unit 46, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851-3458. For copies of more
detailed information on the information collection, contact Ms.
Kimberly Hardy, APHIS' Information Collection Coordinator, at (301)
851-2483.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: National Veterinary Services Laboratories; Bovine Spongiform
Encephalopathy Surveillance Program.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0409.
Type of Request: Reinstatement 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 carry out activities to detect, control, and eradicate pests
and diseases of livestock within the United States. 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.
USDA complies with the standard set by the World Organization for
Animal Health (OIE) for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)
surveillance. This compliance is critical for maintaining our BSE-risk
status with the OIE. Our BSE surveillance program requires information
collection activities, such as completing the USDA BSE Surveillance
Submission form and the USDA BSE Surveillance Data Collection form.
We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve
our use of these information collection activities 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; e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection
of information is estimated to average 0.1 hours per response.
Respondents: Slaughter establishments, offsite collection
facilities for condemned slaughter cattle, rendering 3D/4D facilities,
State animal health personnel, veterinary diagnostic laboratories, and
accredited veterinarians.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 1,035.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 29.23.
Estimated annual number of responses: 30,248.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 3,026 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 13th day of January 2017.
Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-01386 Filed 1-19-17; 8:45 am]
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