Notice of Request for a Reinstatement of an Information Collection; National Animal Health Monitoring System; Beef 2017 Study, 21364-21365 [2017-09253]

Download as PDF 21364 Notices Federal Register Vol. 82, No. 87 Monday, May 8, 2017 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES May 3, 2017. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments are requested regarding (1) 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) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments regarding this information collection received by June 7, 2017 will be considered. Written comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), New Executive Office Building, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. Commenters are encouraged to submit their comments to OMB via email to: OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250– 7602. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 May 05, 2017 Jkt 241001 potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Food Safety and Inspection Service Title: State Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs. OMB Control Number: 0583–New. Summary of Collection: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has been delegated the authority to exercise the functions of the Secretary as provided in the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) (21 U.S.C. 451, et seq.) These statutes mandate that FSIS protect the public by ensuring that meat and, poultry products are safe, wholesome, not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged. Need and Use of the Information: FSIS will collect information from federally-assisted States having Meat and Poultry Inspection programs that operate under a cooperative agreement with FSIS and are subject to the comprehensive State review process. This will ensure that their programs operate in a manner that is at least equal to FSIS’ Federal Inspection program in the protection of public interest; comply with requirements of Federal Civil Rights laws and regulations; meet necessary laboratory quality assurance standards and testing frequencies; and have the capability to perform microbiology and food chemistry methods that are ‘‘at least equal to’’ methods performed in FSIS laboratories. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 27. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 6,887. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2017–09210 Filed 5–5–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2017–0031] Notice of Request for a Reinstatement of an Information Collection; National Animal Health Monitoring System; Beef 2017 Study 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 to support the National Animal Health Monitoring System’s Beef 2017 Study. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before July 7, 2017. SUMMARY: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0031. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2017–0031, 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-2017-0031 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 Beef 2017 Study, contact Mr. Bill Kelley, Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health, VS, APHIS, 2150 Centre Avenue, Building B, MS 2E6, Fort Collins, CO 80526; 970–494–7270. For copies of more detailed information on the information collection, contact Ms. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 87 / Monday, May 8, 2017 / Notices Kimberly Hardy, APHIS’ Information Collection Coordinator, at 301–851– 2483. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: National Animal Health Monitoring System; Beef 2017 Study. OMB Control Number: 0579–0326. 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 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 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 data on livestock health. APHIS plans to conduct the Beef 2017 Study as part of an ongoing series of NAHMS studies on the U.S. livestock population. The purpose of this study is to collect information to describe trends in beef cow-calf health and management practices; describe management practices and producer beliefs related to animal welfare, emergency preparedness, environmental stewardship, recordkeeping, and animal identification; and describe antimicrobial use practices (stewardship) and determine the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of potential food-safety pathogens. This study will require completion of producer agreements, consent forms, and on-farm questionnaires. In addition, biologic and forage sampling will be available to selected participants who complete the Veterinary Services Initial Visit questionnaire. The information collected through this study will be analyzed and organized into descriptive reports. One of the reports will present change over time from previous NAHMS beef studies. In addition, several information sheets will be derived from this report and disseminated by APHIS to producers, academia, veterinarians, and other stakeholders and interested VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:27 May 05, 2017 Jkt 241001 parties. Participation in this study is voluntary and up to the producer to decide whether or not he or she wishes to participate. 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 0.4 hours per response. Respondents: Beef producers. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 4,000. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 4. Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 14,842. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5,894 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 May 2017. Michael C. Gregoire, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2017–09253 Filed 5–5–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21365 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Announcement of the Record of Decision for the Rosemont Copper Project Forest Service, USDA. Notice of Announcement of a Record of Decision. AGENCY: ACTION: The Forest Service, USDA, is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Coronado National Forest Supervisor is expected to sign the Record of Decision for the Rosemont Copper Project. DATES: The Record of Decision is expected to be signed in early June, 2017, by the Coronado National Forest Supervisor Kerwin Dewberry. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, please contact Sarah Elizabeth Baxter, Coronado National Forest, 300 W. Congress, Tucson, Arizona 85701, sbaxter@ fs.fed.us, or at (520) 388–8348. Additional information concerning the Rosemont Copper Project may be obtained at the project Web site by visiting https://www.rosemonteis.us. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Record of Decision (ROD) for the Rosemont Copper Project (RCP) is expected to be signed in early June, 2017 by Coronado National Forest Supervisor Kerwin Dewberry. The Rosemont Copper Project Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and draft ROD were released on December 13, 2013. The FEIS and ROD describe the decisions made with regard to the Rosemont Project to (1) select the ‘‘Barrel’’ alternative and approve the mine plan of operations once amended, and (2) to amend the 1986 Forest Plan by creating a new management area located around the mine site. The objection period commenced on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 and later closed on Friday, February 14, 2014. The ROD selected Alternative 4—Barrel Alternative (referred to in the ROD as the ‘‘selected action’’). The proposed project will be conducted on approximately 995 acres of private land owned by Hudbay Minerals; 3,670 acres of Forest Service lands; and 75 acres of Arizona State Land Department land. The operation will produce copper, molybdenum and silver concentrates. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 87 (Monday, May 8, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2017-0031]


Notice of Request for a Reinstatement of an Information 
Collection; National Animal Health Monitoring System; Beef 2017 Study

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 to 
support the National Animal Health Monitoring System's Beef 2017 Study.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before July 
7, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0031.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. APHIS-2017-0031, 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-2017-
0031 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 Beef 2017 
Study, contact Mr. Bill Kelley, Supervisory Management and Program 
Analyst, Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health, VS, APHIS, 2150 
Centre Avenue, Building B, MS 2E6, Fort Collins, CO 80526; 970-494-
7270. For copies of more detailed information on the information 
collection, contact Ms.

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Kimberly Hardy, APHIS' Information Collection Coordinator, at 301-851-
2483.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: National Animal Health Monitoring System; Beef 2017 Study.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0326.
    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 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 
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 data on livestock health.
    APHIS plans to conduct the Beef 2017 Study as part of an ongoing 
series of NAHMS studies on the U.S. livestock population. The purpose 
of this study is to collect information to describe trends in beef cow-
calf health and management practices; describe management practices and 
producer beliefs related to animal welfare, emergency preparedness, 
environmental stewardship, recordkeeping, and animal identification; 
and describe antimicrobial use practices (stewardship) and determine 
the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of potential food-
safety pathogens.
    This study will require completion of producer agreements, consent 
forms, and on-farm questionnaires. In addition, biologic and forage 
sampling will be available to selected participants who complete the 
Veterinary Services Initial Visit questionnaire.
    The information collected through this study will be analyzed and 
organized into descriptive reports. One of the reports will present 
change over time from previous NAHMS beef studies. In addition, several 
information sheets will be derived from this report and disseminated by 
APHIS to producers, academia, veterinarians, and other stakeholders and 
interested parties. Participation in this study is voluntary and up to 
the producer to decide whether or not he or she wishes to participate.
    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 0.4 hours per response.
    Respondents: Beef producers.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 4,000.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 4.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 14,842.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 5,894 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 May 2017.
Michael C. Gregoire,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-09253 Filed 5-5-17; 8:45 am]
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