[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 96 (Thursday, May 18, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28868-28869]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7563]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-06-0199]


Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and 
Recommendations

    In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on 
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. 
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a 
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 
and send comments to Seleda Perryman, CDC Assistant Reports Clearance 
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail 
to [email protected].
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received 
within 60 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    Importation of Etiologic Agents, Hosts, and Vectors of Human 
Disease (42 CFR 71.54)--(OMB Control No. 0920-0199)--Revision--Office 
of the Director (OD), Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The Foreign Quarantine Regulations (42 CFR part 71) set forth 
provisions to prevent the introduction, transmission, and spread of 
communicable disease from foreign countries into the United States. 
Subpart F--Importations--contains provisions for importation of 
etiologic agents, hosts, and vectors (42 CFR 71.54), requiring persons 
that import or distribute after importing these materials to obtain a 
permit issued by the CDC. This request is for the information 
collection requirements contained in 42 CFR 71.54 for issuance of 
permits by CDC to importers or distributors after importation of 
etiologic agents, hosts, or vectors of human disease.
    CDC is requesting continued OMB approval to collect this 
information through the use of two separate forms. These forms are: (1) 
Application for Permit to Import or Transport Etiologic Agents, Hosts, 
or Vectors of Human Disease and (2) Application for Permit to Import or 
Transport Live Bats.
    The Application for Permit to Import or Transport Etiologic Agents, 
Hosts, or Vectors of Human Disease will be used by laboratory 
facilities, such as those operated by government agencies, 
universities, research institutions, and zoologic exhibitions, and also 
by importers of nonhuman primate trophy materials, such as hunters or 
taxidermists, to request permits for the importation and subsequent 
distribution after importation of etiologic agents, hosts, or vectors 
of human disease. The Application for Permit to Import or Transport 
Etiologic Agents, Hosts, or Vectors of Human Disease requests applicant 
and sender contact information; description of material for 
importation; facility isolation and containment information; and 
personnel qualifications.
    The Application for Permit to Import or Transport Live Bats will be 
used by laboratory facilities such as those operated by government 
agencies, universities, research institutions, and zoologic exhibitions 
entities to request importation and subsequent distribution after 
importation of live bats. The Application for Permit to Import or 
Transport Live Bats requests applicant and sender contact information; 
a description and intended use of bats to be imported; facility 
isolation and containment information; and personnel qualifications. 
Estimated average time to complete this form is 20 minutes. There are 
no costs to respondents other than their time.
    Estimated Annualized Burden Hours

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                                                                                  Avg. burden
                 CFR section                     Number of      Responses per    response  (in     Total burden
                                                respondents       respondent         hours)           hours
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71.54 Application for Permit................           2,300                1            20/60              767
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    Dated: May 11, 2006.
Joan F. Karr,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
 [FR Doc. E6-7563 Filed 5-17-06; 8:45 am]
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