[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 111 (Friday, June 10, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 33879]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11506]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 6, 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, Public Law 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) 720-8958.
    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 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 and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: NAHMS Equine 2005 Study (Equine 2005).
    OMB Control Number: 0579-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: Collection and dissemination of animal 
health and poultry data and information is mandated by 7 U.S.C. 391, 
the Animal Industry Act of 1884, which established the precursor of the 
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary 
Services, the Bureau of Animal Industry. 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 and poultry disease 
risk factors. APHIS is collecting information that is not available 
from any other source on the health of the nation's equine population. 
NAHMS will initiate a national study titled Equine 2005, consisting of 
two components (an equine event and an on-farm), to collect information 
on the U.S. equid population.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information 
using two forms. APHIS will use the date collected to: (1) Predict or 
detect national and regional trends in disease emergence and movement, 
(2) address emerging issues, (3) determine the economic consequences of 
disease, and (4) develop trade strategies and support trade decisions. 
Without the data, APHIS would be less prepared to handle an outbreak of 
disease.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals or households; Farms; 
Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 4,360.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 4,180.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-11506 Filed 6-9-05; 8:45 am]
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