[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 190 (Monday, October 2, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 57918]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16192]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

 September 26, 2006.
    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: Swine 2006 Large and Small Enterprises.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-NEW.
    Summary of Collection: 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, mandates collection and dissemination of animal health data 
and information. 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 diseases and associated risk 
factors. NAHMS will initiate the fourth national data collection of 
swine through the Swine 2006 Study. The Swine 2006 Study is a part of 
an ongoing series of NAHMS studies on the U.S. Swine population. The 
swine study will consist of two components: A large-enterprise survey 
and a small-enterprise survey.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will use the information 
collected from both surveys to prepare descriptive reports and 
information sheets that will be disseminated to animal health 
officials, swine producers, stakeholders, and academia. Without this 
type of national data, the U.S. ability to detect trends in management, 
production, and health status that increases/decreases farm economy 
either directly or indirectly would be reduced to nonexistent.
    Description of Respondents: Farms.
    Number of Respondents: 6,503.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (once pre questionnaire).
    Total Burden Hours: 11,769.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Title: Animal Welfare Act, Part 3.
    OMB Control Number: 0579-0093.
    Summary of Collection: The Laboratory Animal Welfare Act (AWA) 
(Pub. L. 89-544) enacted August 24, 1966, and amended December 24, 1970 
(Pub. L. 91-579); April 22, 1976 (Pub. L. 94-279); and December 23, 
1985 (Pub. L. 99-198) required the U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(USDA) to regulate the humane care and handling of most warm-blooded 
animals, including marine mammals, used for research or exhibition 
purposes, sold as pets, or transported in commerce. The legislation and 
its amendments were the result of extensive demand by organized animal 
welfare groups and private citizens requesting a Federal law to protect 
such animals. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), 
Animal Care (AC) has the responsibility to enforce the AWA and the 
provisions of 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A, which implements the AWA.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS will collect information to 
insure that animals used in research facilities or for exhibition 
purposes are provided humane care and treatment. The information is 
used to ensure those dealers, exhibitors, research facilities, 
carriers, etc., are in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and 
regulations and standards promulgated under this authority of the Act.
    Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not for-
profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 10,217.
    Frequency of Responses: Recordkeeping; Reporting: On occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 47,591.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-16192 Filed 9-29-06; 8:45 am]
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