[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 183 (Friday, September 21, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53980-53981]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18611]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 17, 2007.
    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 Beef 2007-08 Study.
    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. Collection, analysis, and 
dissemination of livestock and poultry health information on a national

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basis are consistent with the APHIS mission of protecting and improving 
American agriculture's productivity and competitiveness. The National 
Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) national studies have evolved 
into a collaborative industry and government initiative to help 
determine the most effective means of preventing and controlling 
diseases of livestock.
    Need and Use of the Information: APHIS plans to conduct the Beef 
2007-08 Study as part of an ongoing series of NAHMS studies on the U.S. 
livestock population. The purpose of this third beef study is to 
collect information, through questionnaires and biologic sampling, to: 
(1) Describe trends in beef cow-calf health and management practices, 
(2) evaluate management factors related to beef quality assurance, (3) 
describe recordkeeping practices on cow-calf operations, (4) determine 
producer awareness of bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) and management 
practices used for BVD control, (5) describe current biosecurity 
practices and producer motivation for implementing or not implementing 
biosecurity practices, and (6) determine the prevalence and 
antimicrobial resistance patterns of potential food-safety pathogens.
    This information will help the United States detect trends in the 
management, production, and health status of the Nation's beef industry 
over time.
    Description of Respondents: Business or Other For-Profit.
    Number of Respondents: 4,000.
    Frequency of Responses: Reporting: On Occasion.
    Total Burden Hours: 12,742.
    On July 13, 2007, the 60-day notice was published as 0579-0079 the 
agency has decided to submit this as a new collection under 0579-New.

Ruth Brown,
Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer.
 [FR Doc. E7-18611 Filed 9-20-07; 8:45 am]
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