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RFI Questions
1. Describe new or emerging
categories of biotechnology products
that are relevant to the development and
use of modified microorganisms. To
assess new and emerging technologies
with modified microbes, what expertise
and resources are needed in the
government to evaluate the overall plant
pest risk of modified microbes?
2. Describe areas where the clarity
and/or efficiency of regulations
governing modified microorganisms
could be improved (e.g., definitions that
need to be provided or revised, barriers
to obtaining the data necessary to
achieve commercialization).
3. Describe key elements of a
regulatory framework that would enable
a scientifically sound assessment of a
modified microorganism’s plant pest
risk, in order to inform regulatory
decision-making by APHIS.
a. Describe any biological features of
microorganisms that APHIS should
consider when determining whether a
modification changes the plant pest risk,
and thus the regulatory status of a
modified microorganism (e.g., the
potential for horizontal gene transfer,
the production of airborne spores, its
ecological role, or the ability to remain
dormant for long periods of time).
b. What criteria, data, and information
should be considered when assessing a
modified microorganism’s plant pest
risk?
c. What should APHIS consider when
determining whether modification of a
biocontrol organism could result in it
posing a plant pest risk? Provide
scientific evidence to support which
types of biocontrol organisms and
methods could or could not pose a plant
pest risk.
4. How should modified
microorganisms with multiple uses (e.g.,
developed for both biomedical or
pharmaceutical purposes and
agricultural purposes) be regulated and
evaluated by APHIS? What steps should
APHIS take to ensure efficient and
appropriate oversight and evaluation
when a product is subject to regulation
and review by both USDA and another
Federal agency?
5. Should APHIS consider risk-based
exemptions for certain types of
microorganisms, or for certain
modifications in microorganisms? If so,
please provide examples of the types of
modified microorganisms that should be
exempt from regulation and provide
scientific evidence to support which
modifications and types of
microorganisms should or should not be
exempt.
6. Are there any other specific issues
or topics APHIS should consider in
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developing a regulatory framework for
assessing the plant pest risk of modified
microorganisms, or possible pathways
to commercialization for modified
microorganisms?
We welcome all comments on the
issues outlined above.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7701–7772 and
7781–7786; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22,
2.80, and 371.3.
Done in Washington, DC, this 26th day of
June 2024.
Katherine Zenk,
Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and
Regulatory Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2024–0020]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
On-Farm Monitoring of Antimicrobial
Use and Resistance in U.S. Broiler
Production Study
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 for continuing
the On-Farm Monitoring of
Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in
U.S. Broiler Production Study.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before September
3, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS–
2024–0020 in the Search field. Select
the Documents tab, then select the
Comment button in the list of
documents.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2024–0020, 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 regulations.gov or in
our reading room, which is located in
Room 1620 of the USDA South
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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 On-Farm Monitoring
of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in
U.S. Broiler Production Study, contact
Ms. Nia Washington-Plaskett, Program
Analyst, Center for Epidemiology and
Animal Health, VS, APHIS, 2150 Centre
Ave., Bldg. B, Fort Collins, CO 80524;
(866) 907–8190; email: nia.washingtonplaskett@usda.gov or vs.sp.ceah.pci@
usda.gov. For more detailed information
on the information collection process,
contact Mr. Joseph Moxey, APHIS’
Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator,
at (301) 851–2533, or email:
joseph.moxey@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: On-Farm Monitoring of
Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in
U.S. Broiler Production Study.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0481.
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 Secretary of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) is authorized to
protect the health of the livestock,
equine, poultry, and aquaculture
populations in the United States by
preventing the introduction and
interstate spread of serious diseases and
pests of livestock, equine, poultry, and
aquaculture, and for eradicating such
diseases and pests from the United
States, when feasible. Within the USDA,
this authority and mission is delegated
to the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS).
In connection with this mission,
APHIS operates the National Animal
Health Monitoring System (NAHMS),
which collects on a national basis,
statistically valid and scientifically
sound data on the prevalence and
economic importance of livestock,
equine, poultry, and aquaculture disease
risk factors. APHIS is the only agency
responsible for collecting data on
livestock, equine, poultry, and
aquaculture health. NAHMS’ studies
have evolved into a collaborative
industry and Government initiative to
help determine the most effective means
of preventing and controlling diseases of
livestock, equine, poultry, and
aquaculture. Participation in any
NAHMS study is voluntary, and all data
are confidential.
APHIS currently conducts the OnFarm Monitoring of Antimicrobial Use
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and Resistance in U.S. Broiler
Production Study as part of an ongoing
series of NAHMS studies on the U.S.
livestock, equine, poultry, and
aquaculture populations. This study
supports the following objectives: (1)
Measure and track trends in
antimicrobial use (AMU) and
antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in
broiler complexes within participating
companies over time; (2) Evaluate the
relationship between AMU patterns and
AMR measured in select bacterial
species collected; and (3) Quantify
antimicrobial resistance genes in the
litter of sampled broiler farms and
examine the relationship between these
quantities and antimicrobial use
patterns.
This study is an information
collection being conducted by APHIS
through a cooperative agreement with
the University of Minnesota that
monitors U.S. broiler operations for
AMU, AMR, animal health and
production practices, the relationship
between AMU, AMR, animal health,
production practices, and changes over
time. We will continue collecting
quarterly survey data and litter samples
from the same poultry complexes and
examine AMR in bacteria such as
Salmonella and Campylobacter. This
study meets objectives for both the U.S.
National Action Plan for Combating
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (2015 and
2020) and the USDA AMR National
Action Plan (2014). Additionally, this
information is an essential component
in accomplishing one of APHIS’
strategic goals, which is to safeguard
American agriculture.
APHIS and the University of
Minnesota will continue analyzing and
organizing the information into one or
more descriptive reports and scientific
manuscripts, and for important or
special topics, APHIS will continue
developing and disseminating targeted
information sheets to producers,
stakeholders, academicians,
veterinarians, and any other interested
parties. This information benefits the
poultry industry by supplying scientific
estimates of AMU and stewardship by
poultry producers and evaluation of the
influence of these and other
management practices on AMR.
We are asking the Office of
Management and Budget (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:
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(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
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 1.5 hours per
response.
Respondents: Broiler producers.
Estimated annual number of
respondents: 30.
Estimated annual number of
responses per respondent: 20.
Estimated annual number of
responses: 588.
Estimated total annual burden on
respondents: 866 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 25th day of
June, 2024.
Donna Lalli,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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(USDA).
ACTION: Notice; withdrawal.
AGENCY:
The Shasta-Trinity National
Forest is withdrawing the notice of
intent to prepare an environmental
impact statement. The Burnt Ranch Fire
Resilient Community Project Notice of
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use telecommunication devices for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
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day of the year, including holidays.
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The Black Hills National
Forest Advisory Board will hold a
public meeting according to the details
shown below. The board is authorized
under the Forest and Rangeland
Renewable Resources Planning Act of
1974, the National Forest Management
Act of 1976, the Federal Lands
Recreation Enhancement Act, and
operates in compliance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The
purpose of the board is to provide
advice and recommendations on a broad
range of forest issues such as forest plan
revisions or amendments, forest health
including fire and insects and disease,
travel management, forest monitoring
and evaluation, recreation fees, and sitespecific projects having forest-wide
implications.
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An in-person meeting will be
held on July 17, 2024, 1 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).
Written and Oral Comments: Anyone
wishing to provide in-person oral
comments must pre-register by 11:59
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public comments will be accepted by
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Comments submitted after this date will
be provided by the Forest Service to the
board, but the board may not have
adequate time to consider those
comments prior to the meeting.
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prior to attendance, please contact the
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
[Docket No. APHIS-2024-0020]
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information
Collection; On-Farm Monitoring of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in
U.S. Broiler Production Study
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 for continuing the On-Farm Monitoring of Antimicrobial Use
and Resistance in U.S. Broiler Production Study.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before
September 3, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov.
Enter APHIS-2024-0020 in the Search field. Select the Documents tab,
then select the Comment button in the list of documents.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to
Docket No. APHIS-2024-0020, 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 regulations.gov or in our reading room, which is located
in Room 1620 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 On-Farm
Monitoring of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in U.S. Broiler
Production Study, contact Ms. Nia Washington-Plaskett, Program Analyst,
Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health, VS, APHIS, 2150 Centre Ave.,
Bldg. B, Fort Collins, CO 80524; (866) 907-8190; email: [email protected] or [email protected]. For more detailed
information on the information collection process, contact Mr. Joseph
Moxey, APHIS' Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, at (301) 851-2533,
or email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: On-Farm Monitoring of Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in
U.S. Broiler Production Study.
OMB Control Number: 0579-0481.
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 Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is
authorized to protect the health of the livestock, equine, poultry, and
aquaculture populations in the United States by preventing the
introduction and interstate spread of serious diseases and pests of
livestock, equine, poultry, and aquaculture, and for eradicating such
diseases and pests from the United States, when feasible. Within the
USDA, this authority and mission is delegated to the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
In connection with this mission, APHIS operates the National Animal
Health Monitoring System (NAHMS), which collects on a national basis,
statistically valid and scientifically sound data on the prevalence and
economic importance of livestock, equine, poultry, and aquaculture
disease risk factors. APHIS is the only agency responsible for
collecting data on livestock, equine, poultry, and aquaculture health.
NAHMS' studies have evolved into a collaborative industry and
Government initiative to help determine the most effective means of
preventing and controlling diseases of livestock, equine, poultry, and
aquaculture. Participation in any NAHMS study is voluntary, and all
data are confidential.
APHIS currently conducts the On-Farm Monitoring of Antimicrobial
Use
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and Resistance in U.S. Broiler Production Study as part of an ongoing
series of NAHMS studies on the U.S. livestock, equine, poultry, and
aquaculture populations. This study supports the following objectives:
(1) Measure and track trends in antimicrobial use (AMU) and
antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in broiler complexes within
participating companies over time; (2) Evaluate the relationship
between AMU patterns and AMR measured in select bacterial species
collected; and (3) Quantify antimicrobial resistance genes in the
litter of sampled broiler farms and examine the relationship between
these quantities and antimicrobial use patterns.
This study is an information collection being conducted by APHIS
through a cooperative agreement with the University of Minnesota that
monitors U.S. broiler operations for AMU, AMR, animal health and
production practices, the relationship between AMU, AMR, animal health,
production practices, and changes over time. We will continue
collecting quarterly survey data and litter samples from the same
poultry complexes and examine AMR in bacteria such as Salmonella and
Campylobacter. This study meets objectives for both the U.S. National
Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (2015 and 2020)
and the USDA AMR National Action Plan (2014). Additionally, this
information is an essential component in accomplishing one of APHIS'
strategic goals, which is to safeguard American agriculture.
APHIS and the University of Minnesota will continue analyzing and
organizing the information into one or more descriptive reports and
scientific manuscripts, and for important or special topics, APHIS will
continue developing and disseminating targeted information sheets to
producers, stakeholders, academicians, veterinarians, and any other
interested parties. This information benefits the poultry industry by
supplying scientific estimates of AMU and stewardship by poultry
producers and evaluation of the influence of these and other management
practices on AMR.
We are asking the Office of Management and Budget (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.
Estimate of burden: The public burden for this collection of
information is estimated to average 1.5 hours per response.
Respondents: Broiler producers.
Estimated annual number of respondents: 30.
Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 20.
Estimated annual number of responses: 588.
Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 866 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 25th day of June, 2024.
Donna Lalli,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
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