[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 15, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7711-7712]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-2877]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

February 10, 2005.
    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, Pub. L. 104-13. Comments 
regarding (a) 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; (b) the accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 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 should be addressed to: Desk 
Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), [email protected] or 
fax (202) 395-5806 and to Departmental Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, 
Mail Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250-7602. Comments regarding these 
information collections are best assured of having their full effect if 
received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the 
submission(s) may be obtained by calling (202) 720-8681.
    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 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.

Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service

    Title: Swine Health Protection.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0065.
    Summary of Collection: Title 21, U.S.C. authorizes the Secretary 
and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to prevent, 
control and

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eliminate domestic diseases, as well as to take actions to prevent and 
manage exotic diseases such as hog cholera, foot-and-mouth disease, and 
other foreign diseases. Disease prevention is the most effective method 
for maintaining a healthy animal population and enhancing APHIS ability 
to compete in the world market of animals and the trade of animal 
products. Because of serious threat to the U.S. swine industry, 
Congress passed Pub. L. 96-468 ``Swine Health Protection Act'' on 
October 17, 1980. This law requires USDA to ensure that all garbage is 
treated prior to its being fed to swine that are intended for 
interstate or foreign commerce or that substantially affect such 
commerce. Garbage is one of the primary media through which numerous 
infections or communicable diseases of swine are transmitted. The Act 
and the regulations will allow only operators of garbage treatment 
facilities, which meet certain specification to utilize garbage for 
swine feeding. APHIS will use various forms to collect information.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS collects information from 
persons desiring to obtain a permit (license) to operate a facility to 
treat garbage. Prior to issuance of a license, an inspection will be 
made of the facility by an authorized representative to determine if it 
meets all requirements of the regulations. Periodic inspections will be 
made to determine if licenses are meeting the standards for operation 
of their approved facilities. Upon receipt of the information from the 
Public Health Officials, the information is used by Federal or State 
animal health personnel to determine whether the waste collector is 
feeding garbage to swine, whether it is being treated, and whether the 
feeder is licensed or needs to be licensed.
    Description of Respondents: Farms; business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 347.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; reporting: on occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,493.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-2877 Filed 2-14-05; 8:45 am]
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